Mechanical Engineer Co - Op

Enprotech Corp•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 gains exposure to hydro turbine components designed and manufactured by the company. The trainee receives training in the company’s current CAD software and creates drawings as directed. Experienced trainees may receive additional training in structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. The position supports project design development, data analysis and presentation, technical writing, and preparation of engineering documents. It may also involve assisting field engineers and shop personnel with machine data collection, check sheets, hardware inspections, and index testing. The role requires accuracy, adaptability, a willingness to learn, and consultation with supervisors when tasks exceed the employee’s education or experience. The work is primarily in a normal office environment, with some responsibilities on the shop floor. The listed shift is office hours, and travel is not required.

Requirements

Be a current student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering.
Demonstrate willingness and capacity to learn and adapt.
Demonstrate accuracy in drawings and calculations.
Have problem-solving, oral communication, written communication, and teamwork skills.
Have attention to detail, analytical and critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills.
Have communication, ethics, interpersonal, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a trainee may provide access to additional 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 the 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 limitations 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 assembling technical documents, including Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, and engineering reports.
Assist field engineers and shop personnel with machine data collection, check sheets, hardware inspections, and index testing.
Work in accordance with the company’s core values, including a One Team mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and providing solutions to customers.
Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.