Mechanical Engineer - Co-Op

KION • Grand Rapids, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Dematic is seeking a student to join its Mechanical Engineering team through its Co-Op Program. The co-op will assist with routine planning and execution of engineering activities and work with an assigned project implementation team. The role includes collaborating with the Controls CAD team to develop layout and electrical schematic drawings using Maestro and AutoCAD-E, preparing bills of material, and learning about controls components, their use, and placement in system designs. The student will also learn the basics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their programming, and travel to North American job sites to assist with equipment and system commissioning. The position is based at Dematic’s office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The co-op will participate in Future Talent Programming, including weekly professional development sessions and a team-based innovation challenge. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Able to work from Dematic’s office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in working in collaborative teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
• Ability to effectively use fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, diligent, and self-motivated.
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or a modeling program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine planning and execution of engineering activities.
• Work with an assigned project implementation team.
• Assist the Controls CAD team in developing layout and electrical schematic drawings using Maestro and AutoCAD-E.
• Assist with bill of material creation.
• Learn about controls components used in system design and their placement on layouts and schematics.
• Learn the basics of PLCs and how to program them.
• Travel to North American job sites to assist with commissioning equipment and systems.
• Identify problems and take appropriate steps to resolve problems that are not difficult or complex; seek advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas.
• Participate in Future Talent Programming events, including weekly professional development sessions and a team-based innovation challenge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed