Mechanical Drafter Intern

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

 Internship Program Perks

Join our comprehensive 11–12-week summer internship program, designed to provide you with meaningful hands-on experience while working on real-world projects. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gaining valuable insights that will contribute to your professional growth. The internship includes exclusive events for interns, fostering networking opportunities with fellow participants and key professionals, helping you build a strong network within the industry. At the conclusion of the program, you will have the chance to present the projects you have worked on, demonstrating the skills and knowledge you have acquired. This program offers an exceptional foundation for launching your career.

 Position Summary

This intern position works alongside experienced drafters and engineers in a group that provides support for all of Banner products.  What is unique about this position is that it covers a large variety of part types: injection molded (plastic and metal); extrusions (plastic and aluminum), die cast, cut sheet, metal stampings, hardware, subassemblies, process drawings, printed circuit boards, and many more.  This is a great opportunity to get real-world experience. This is an in-person internship based at our Brooklyn Park, MN facility.

This position reports to Sr Engineering Manager

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:    

• Non-Exempt

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supports product designs from conception through design, sourcing, and production.
• Updates product models, drawings, and documentation for components and assemblies following departmental processes.
• Works within an Engineering Department comprised of a cross-disciplinary staff of engineers.
• Creates assemblies and drawings using existing models for our website.
• Other duties as assigned

 What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

 Required

• Advanced capabilities using Creo design software.
• Pursuing an Associate’s degree in Design or Drafting.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn quickly with minimal direction.

Preferred

• Knowledge of AutoCAD design software
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge of Windchill PDM system
• Available to work full-time during the summer months with the possibility of working part time during the school year.

What to Expect at Work

• Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

 Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate environment - indoor and climate controlled

 This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.