Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Fike•Blue Springs, MO

About The Position

Fike Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to assist with the design, investigation, experimentation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of systems and components. The work may contribute to new or improved systems, products, devices, components, and processes. The co-op assists with engineering projects from planning through implementation, working with guidance from more experienced coworkers. The primary focus is learning the professional responsibilities of a mechanical engineer. The position includes exposure to product feasibility and manufacturability analysis, test equipment design and procedures, product drawings and documentation, product maintenance and modification, industry standards and approval processes, and engineering test results. The co-op uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment, maintains confidentiality, and gives executive management a formal presentation at the end of the co-op term covering accomplishments, lessons learned, and opportunities to improve the program. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in progress, with a minimum of two years completed toward the degree.
Subject matter understanding.
Analytical skills.
Computer application skills.
Troubleshooting skills.
Design skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze research data and proposed product specifications with assistance from mechanical engineers to assess the feasibility and manufacturability of product proposals.
Assist with or learn about test equipment design and writing test procedures to verify that production assemblies meet Fike specifications.
Consult with research engineers, sales, quality, and manufacturing personnel to clarify or resolve problems.
Assist in preparing product or system layout drawings, including details and schematics.
Assist with maintaining and modifying current products to meet customer needs.
Assist in coordinating with approval agencies to ensure new products comply with industry standards.
Assist with coordinating documentation required to produce new products, including assembly drawings, bills of materials, routing in the Fike business system, and other required documentation.
Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to system development or other uses.
Consult with research, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and sales personnel and prepare design modifications as required.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering design tasks.
Study ASME, ANSI, MIL, AISI, IFI, NACE, API, AWS, and NFPA standards and apply them as appropriate to new designs.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information processed.
Present accomplishments, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement of the Mechanical Engineering Co-op program to executive management at the end of the defined co-op term.
Perform related duties as assigned and maintain regular, consistent attendance.