Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

What You'll Do

This position will work at our Tradestar location in West Valley City, UT. Tradestar manufactures custom equipment that is used in delivery of bulk commercial explosives. You will also work with the Dyno Nobel mining engineering team on projects as required.

Some duties may include:

• Assist with designing and engineering specialty truck bodies and process plant equipment
• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety
• Prepare and process flow diagrams, concept drawings, detailed technical specifications, preliminary bills of materials.
• Participate with cost and bid worksheets
• Prepares AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawings in accordance with specifications.
• Responsible for manufacture in accordance with technical specifications and ASME Code or other regulatory requirements, as applicable.
• Overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of product and applications trials with Field Technicians and Field Specialist to ensure project milestones and on-time delivery of tasks
• Conduct time studies on personnel and equipment throughout an operation including: drill and blast operations, truck-shovel loading, dragline, dozer assist, crushing process, etc.
• Ensure quality of service by minimizing losses related to blasting.

What We're Looking For:

• Junior level standing pursuing Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Why Intern with Dyno Nobel and Tradestar?

• Safety- Zero Harm is our number one priority
• #1 Supplier of industrial explosives in North America
• Cutting edge Technology
• 180+ Years of Practical Innovation
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Tough challenges that allow you to put your problem-solving skills in action

About your internship

Duration: 10 - 12 weeks

• Gain hands on working experience to demonstrate your educational skills and gain industry knowledge.
• Develop skills that will allow you to excel in your educational program
• Get practical experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to collaborate and generate new ideas within the team
• Provide engineering knowledge in order to define your skill set
• Develop further skills to help you confidently reach your education and/or professional goals.
• Work alongside and learn from a diverse group of leaders
• Create relationships to start building your professional network.
• Assigned a dedicated mentor to provide you with valuable coaching and feedback to ensure you are reaching your goals
• Provided with a dedicated internship coordinator to ensure ongoing support

Dyno Nobel and Tradestar are equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.