Application Development Engineering Co-Op

Covestro • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the engineering co-op position is to work with the Application Development Group supporting the Engineering Plastics business within Covestro located in Pittsburgh, PA. The incumbent will support hands-on advanced mechanical/thermal testing and processing of plastic parts in our labs. Additionally, support the design of plastic parts and mold designs activities using state-of-the art CAD and CAE technologies, as well. The undergraduate co-op program provides increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with academic training and individual ability to assume job responsibility.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Material Science, or Plastics Engineering
• At the time of hire, the selected candidate must have completed the Freshmen year of college
• Should be participating in a college Co-op program
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Hands-on mechanical capabilities
• Familiarity with structural analysis and thermal analysis concepts
• Working experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and processing equipment
• Experience with AI concepts and tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD models for CAE analysis
• Perform structural, CFD, and mold filling simulations
• Conduct mechanical and thermal part and sample testing using advanced lab equipment
• Conduct/support advanced injection molding and processing studies
• Develop design concepts using CAD software
• Support the marketing efforts by preparing required information, reports and presentations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern