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Engineering Intern

CompanyRAE Corporation
LocationPryor Creek
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will collaborate with Mechanical Engineers at a refrigeration and HVAC equipment manufacturer, working on special projects assigned by RAE Engineers to gain industry knowledge. Essential duties include maintaining a safe environment, interpreting technical documents, resolving malfunctions, researching design feasibility, and specifying system components.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
279
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
RAE Corporation is a manufacturer of engineered cooling and refrigeration systems headquartered in Pryor, Oklahoma, approximately 45 miles northeast of Tulsa. Our goal is to provide properly designed systems to meet the needs of our customers. RAE Corporation operates a 230,000 square foot manufacturing facility and employs over 400 people. Our plant is designed to accommodate the material inventories, manufacturing area, quality assurance stations and test and product development areas required to meet the needs of the most discerning customers. RAE Corporation has five sales divisions: Technical Systems, Century Refrigeration, Refrigeration Systems, RAE Coils and ZeroCool Systems. RAE Corporation’s products are marketed nationwide by more than 120 sales offices maintained from coast to coast and ready to work with the customer on their special needs applications.
About the Role


summary of position

Summer internship starts in May and ends in August. Interns will work alongside Mechanical Engineers for a local manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Interns will work on special projects assigned by RAE Engineers and learn about the refrigeration and HVAC industry. 

Essential functions 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. 
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate designs' feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements or applications. 
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. 
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. 
  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems. 
  • Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. 
     
     
  • Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products. 
  • Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software. 
  • Complete any task as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
  • Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures. 
  • Attend work as required.
  • Arrive for work on time.
  • Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on the computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll.
  • Follow manufacturing instructions, work independently without constant supervision, be self-motivated, and complete job assignments on time.

Desired qualifications


 Education & Experience: Sophomore or Junior Level Engineering Student

 

Skills: Computer skills

 

working environment

Work is performed in an industrial production area for a manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The intern is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is high in some areas. Exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. Possible stress caused by the pressure of meeting deadlines and product quality standards. Seasonal variations in hours worked based on production demands.

tools & equipment used

Safety Glasses

Computer

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Stapler

Fax Machine/Photocopier/Scanner
 Telephone

physical demands

 

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

Stand 

O

Walk 

O

Sit 

C

Handling / Fingering 

F

Reach Outward 

F

Reach Above Shoulder 

O

Climb 

O

Crawl 

O

Squat or Kneel 

O

Bend 

O

Twist

O

10 lbs or less 

F

11-20 lbs 

F

21-50 lbs 

O

51-100 lbs 

N

Over 100 lbs 

N

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less 

F

13-25 lbs 

F

26-40 lbs 

O

41-100 lbs 

N

+100 lbs                                                          N

 

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity does not apply to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) 

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) 

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) 

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Other Physical Requirements:  
 Vision (Near, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
 Sense of Sound (Audible Voice)
 Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses)

 

 

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. 

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 EEO/AA M/F/V/D


Key Skills
Blueprint ReadingTechnical Drawing InterpretationSchematic InterpretationComputer-Aided DesignCADResearchDesign EvaluationSystem OperationPerformance TestingComputer SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookSelf-MotivationTime Management
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research