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Mechanical Engineer - Intern

CompanyVarex Imaging Corporation
LocationSalt Lake City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work on developing a CT gantry life test system and will collaborate with the R&D team to design fixtures and program a software controls interface. They will also present designs to cross-functional teams and support the assembly of fixtures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1275
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our Mission: Through the talent of our people and vision of customers, we help improve and save lives throughout the world by making the invisible visible. Our Vision: To be the preferred global partner for innovative x-ray imaging solutions. Varex Imaging Corporation is the world’s largest independent supplier of medical X-ray tubes and image processing solutions. From medical imaging to cargo screening and border security, our components are used by X-ray imaging system manufacturers everywhere to detect, diagnose, and protect. Our products are designed to harness the power of X-ray energy to pioneer advances in any application. This requires us to maintain an extensive catalog, and we are a leading supplier of high-voltage connectors, ionization chambers, mammography paddles, solid state automatic exposure control systems and buckies for digital imaging. As a leader in imaging components, our goal is to help our customers become world-class system suppliers by strengthening their competitiveness and enabling them to bring products to market faster. Our rich history spans 65+ years of dedication to the imaging industry, but our everyday work is devoted to our partners’ success.
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Summary

Varex has a new product line manufacturing x-ray products using liquid metal bearings (LMB’s). The new product manufacturing line is nearing readiness for production standup. A critical engineering deliverable for all new products is life testing to validate expected field life of our products. For products being developed for this new LMB product line Varex needs to develop a CT gantry life test system to fulfill this engineering deliverable. We have obtained a basic CT gantry platform to use for this development and are now needing to create a harmonized programing control interface that includes control for the gantry rotation and the HV generator that controls the LMB X-ray tube. This position will therefore require controls and automation experience and interest for the selected candidate.

Job Description

What you will do

You will work closely with a R&D Engineering team mentor and collaborate with the LMB R&D team in general.

  • Learn X-Ray safety procedures
  • Design fixtures using Solidworks as needed to balance the rotating assembly of the CT gantry system
  • Program and develop a software controls interface (language and environment for programming must be Python and/or Labview)
  • Present designs and programming to cross-functional teams for design review and feedback
  • Support ordering and assembly of designed fixtures (if needed)
  • Create operator interface and process instructions
  • Test & validate fixtures and controls processes
  • Report on progress to Engineering Manager weekly

Skills

  • Demonstrated use of scientific method – this is key!
  • Experience in labview and/or python for automation controls
  • Experience running test plans, taking good data, and analyzing the data.
  • Some statistics experience for refining experimental data (beneficial but not required).
  • Experience with Solidworks
  • Ability to write reports / Word / Excel / Powerpoint
  • Willingness to design, build and test your creation

Specific/advanced skills that would set them apart in the selection process

  • Previous design and build experience
  • Previous automation/programming experience
  • Demonstrated design for manufacturing experience
  • 6-sigma certifications
  • Technical writing experience in publications or technical manuals
  • Structural FEA analysis experience in ANSYS Mechanical

Education:

- Mechanical Engineering student with 3 years of studies completed

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Benefits and Perks


Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401K match
  • Friendly Work Environment
  • On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, and Gym
  • Free Coffee and Soda
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Key Skills
SolidworksPythonLabviewAutomation ControlsTest PlansData AnalysisTechnical WritingDesign for Manufacturing6-Sigma CertificationsStructural FEA AnalysisScientific MethodProgrammingControls ExperienceFixture DesignX-Ray Safety ProceduresReport Writing
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & ResearchTechnology
Benefits
Holiday PayPaid Sick Leave401K MatchFriendly Work EnvironmentOn-site CafeteriaCompany NurseGymFree Coffee and SodaCareer Advancement OpportunitiesEV Charging Stations