Mechanical Engineering Co-op

National Carwash Solutions•Grimes, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 45 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 300 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company! The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op will support product development through a variety of duties including mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, testing and documentation. The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op will work an estimated 40 hours per week and the dates will be approximately from Jan. 2027- May 2027.

Requirements

Candidate in Sophomore, Junior or Senior year
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
CAD solid modeling competency
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication
Organized and effective time management skills
Self-directed with the ability to problem solve
Attention to detail
Life-long learner and willing to learn new technologies

Nice To Haves

Preferred analytical skills (FEA, CFD, Calcs)

Responsibilities

Analyze assigned projects to develop strategies for completion including the establishment of plans, goals, and objectives.
Design and build test fixtures
Test and evaluate equipment to make or recommend design modifications
Provide assistance to manufacturing, and service personnel with troubleshooting of equipment.
Work “hands-on” with other engineering and shop personnel in equipment development.
Work both independently and collaboratively to design products for potential market release.
Support research and development of product innovation
Required to work cross functionally with other departments
Develop and present final project outcomes to peer and leadership groups