Mechanical Engineer Co - Op

American Hydro•York, PA

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is a temporary position for a student enrolled in a college engineering program. The role is intended to develop the student’s skills and evaluate their potential for future opportunities at American Hydro. The co-op assists the Mechanical and Hydraulic Engineering departments, learns engineering standards and practices, and becomes familiar with hydro-turbine components designed and manufactured by American Hydro. The student receives training in the company’s current CAD software and creates drawings as directed. Additional training in structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics may be provided to experienced trainees. The position combines engineering design support, data analysis, technical documentation, and assistance with field or shop activities. The co-op is expected to learn and adapt, produce accurate drawings and calculations, and complete assigned work correctly and efficiently. Some responsibilities take place on the shop floor in addition to the normal office environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Willingness and capacity to learn and adapt.
Attention to detail and accuracy in drawings and calculations.
Problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ethics and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a trainee may qualify for additional software training in structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

Assist the Mechanical and Hydraulic Engineering departments.
Learn engineering standards and practices and become familiar with hydro-turbine components designed and manufactured at American Hydro.
Train in the company’s current CAD software and create drawings as directed.
Practice mechanical engineering skills to assist with project design development.
Recognize gaps in education or experience and consult with an appropriate supervisor to complete assigned tasks while learning the job function.
Perform data reduction and prepare tabular and graphical presentations.
Become proficient in company design and analysis software and interpret the results.
Use communication skills in report writing and proposal development.
Assist with technical documents, including Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, and engineering reports.
Assist field engineers and shop personnel with collecting machine data, completing check sheets, performing hardware inspections, and index testing.
Work according to company core values, including a One Team mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to providing customer solutions.
Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.