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ISS is seeking a Junior Engineering Assistant (during summer only when school is NOT in session, 10-15hrs/week) to support the Engineering team with documentation, data entry, and basic drafting for industrial projects. This role provides hands-on exposure to real engineering projects while developing foundational technical, organizational, and professional skills. Work will be clearly defined with measurable deliverables and direct supervision.
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This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will receive task-level guidance from assigned engineers.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Data entry and document control support
- Bill of Materials (BOM) entry and formatting
- Compiling calculation sheets and project documentation
- Organizing project files and revision tracking
- Updating and organizing engineering drawings
- Basic CAD edits and markups under supervision
- Support engineers with updates to drawings, redlines, and basic CAD revisions under supervision
- Enter and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) data in spreadsheets or ERP systems
- Assist with organizing calculation packages and project documentation
- Maintain digital file structure, revision logs, and document control records
- Compile submittal packages and fabrication drawing sets for internal review
- Assist with data entry related to skids, enclosures, piping supports, and related assemblies
- Verify part numbers, descriptions, and drawing references for accuracy
- Prepare simple reports or summaries as directed by the engineering team
- Follow company drafting standards and document control procedures
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule while communicating progress to the supervising engineer
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Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in high school (Junior or Senior preferred)
- Strong performance in math, physics, engineering, robotics, or technical electives preferred
- Interest in pursuing engineering, drafting, or a related technical field after graduation
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to read basic drawings or willingness to learn
- Strong math fundamentalsĀ
- Exposure to CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) preferred but not required
- Participation in robotics, engineering clubs, shop class, or technical competitions
- Exposure to fabrication, mechanical systems, or industrial equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and accept coaching
- Reliable and punctual
- Organized and able to balance work with school responsibilities
- Clear written and verbal communication
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(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
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The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor
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