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Apollo Scooters
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
EP
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience or paid work
Categories
Engineering & manufacturing Product management Mechanical engineering Engineering project management Hardware product design Hardware
Skills
detail oriented finite element methods project portfolio management enthusiasm mechanical engineering engineering documentation project management product engineering regulatory compliance software technical review
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

We are looking for a full-time intern in mechanical engineering. The duration will be 3 months and will be paid at 20$ an hour/40 hrs a week. You will be assisting our Senior engineering team, more details in the description down below!

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

About Us:

Apollo Scooters, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of electric scooters, is dedicated to revolutionizing transportation with innovative solutions. Our mission revolves around making transportation cheaper, eco-friendly, and enjoyable. Within the last years, our small yet ambitious team has emerged as a market leader, and we're far from done. Obsessed with our products and customers, we're at the forefront of innovation in an industry on the brink of a breakthrough. If you seek a cutting-edge company, an industry poised for growth, a work-hard/play-hard environment, and hands-on learning, welcome to Apollo Scooters!

A Day in the Life of an Engineering Intern at Apollo Scooters:

Are you a detail-oriented and passionate individual ready to immerse yourself in product development? Join Apollo Scooters as an enthusiastic engineering intern! This internship will allow you to fully immerse you in the complete process of developing a product from conception to production.

The smaller team means that you will quickly have to get involved in all aspects of the design.

Internship Opportunity:

Product Engineering and Development

Join us for an exciting internship where you'll be engaged in a range of pivotal tasks aimed at enhancing our product portfolio and engineering capabilities. Throughout your internship, you will:

1. Project Coordination:

  • Assist in conducting weekly meetings with our various factories and suppliers in China to stay updated on project progress.
  • Flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate interactions with international partners.
  • Communicate and follow up with team members and other departments
  • Report on progress of projects to Product Development Managers

2. Technical Analysis and Testing Methodology:

  • Assist in performing FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to ascertain hardware capabilities and define limits.
  • Establish rigorous testing methodologies, particularly through Rig testing at our factory, ensuring comprehensive product evaluation.
  • Assist in creating technical review documentation

3. Design and Engineering Collaboration:

  • Contribute to shaping our future product portfolio by collaborating closely with the design and engineering teams. Proposing new manufacturing methods or concept ideas.

4. Regulatory Compliance and Product Enhancement:

  • Ensure compliance with the latest certification regulations for electric scooters, ensuring our products meet all necessary standards.
  • Work with Legal resources to implement Intellectual Property (IP) activities
  • Ensure that our products are compliant before they are launched on the market.

5. Product Understanding and Improvement:

  • Spend time riding our products to gain a deep understanding of their functionality and performance.
  • Identify areas of improvement and weaknesses within our current and upcoming portfolio, providing valuable insights for enhancement.

6. Documentation and Project Management:

  • Maintain up-to-date manuals, screws documentation, and internal project tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

- Maintain up-to-date change engineering documentation across all our models.

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to dive into various aspects of product engineering, from technical analysis and testing methodologies to collaboration with design teams and regulatory compliance. If you're ready to contribute to our innovative strides in the electric scooter industry, apply now and be part of our team's journey toward excellence!

Apollo Scooters is an equal-opportunity employer, valuing diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Join us in revolutionizing the transportation industry!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

  • College or University degree/diploma in engineering (Min 2nd year)
  • 3+ years with hands-on product design
  • Project management experience


How will you support learners in completing the project?

You will work closely with our CTO, engineering team & design team to bring products to life!

Our CTO has 5 years of experience

Our Engineer has 5 years of experience

Our designer has 4 years of experience


Supported causes
Affordable and clean energy
About the company

Apollo's mission is to improve short-distance travel
Unsatisfied by the sea of poorly designed e-scooters and limited scooter sharing options, Apollo started as an electric scooter distributor focused on high-quality vehicles that quickly became real transportation alternatives.