Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Salas O'Brien•Dublin, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Co-op will assist project engineers on the development of engineering deliverables such as drawings, equipment specifications, mechanical systems, budget estimation, and any other tasks necessary for the project engineers to complete their work. The Co-op will be involved in all aspects of project development completing tasks independently but under the close supervision of senior engineering staff. The Co-op will be exposed to a variety of mechanical utilities such as compressed air, cooling water, steam, and HVAC systems in an industrial environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Proficiency in using engineering tools and software such as: CAD Software (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, etc).
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel.
A passion for understanding how a collection of components work together as a system.
Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Nice To Haves

Past co-op experience a plus, but not required.
Completed coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems desired.

Responsibilities

Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development, from concept design to implementation and testing.
Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations and standards.
Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.
Complete well defined tasks independently while still working closely with senior engineering staff to clarify questions and uncertainty in the process.
Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure.
Effective documentation and communication of calculations and engineering decisions for review by senior engineering staff.
Communicate effectively in person and in writing to define needs and provide records of work complete.
Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.
Providing a fresh perspective through a desire to understand the “why” instead of just the “how”.