Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Gorbel•Victor, NY

About The Position

Assist Product Development mechanical engineers with the conceptualization, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing product designs. The role applies sound mechanical engineering principles while supporting company business development, marketing, and department plans. It involves analyzing specifications and business, technology, and cost requirements, then implementing approved designs in a timely and cost-effective manner to help ensure product reliability, performance, and customer acceptance. The co-op works under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and lead mechanical engineers, supporting product development, customers, vendors, testing, and cross-department teams. The position also creates and maintains SolidWorks models and drawings, performs FEA, develops design calculations, executes engineering changes, and maintains product BOMs and routings in ERP software.

Requirements

Enrollment in a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree program.
Highly motivated, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and high-quality requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks experience.
Drafting experience.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
FEA experience using SolidWorks Simulation.
Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and develop material handling products using sound mechanical engineering principles under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and lead mechanical engineers.
Follow appropriate design and documentation practices and methodologies.
Support internal and external customers in product use and application as needed.
Support vendors in product and sub-component fabrication as needed.
Adhere to project timelines and budgets.
Participate in Product Development department projects and company teams as assigned.
Participate in functional and accelerated life testing to assess product reliability and performance.
Provide support and documentation to help company staff quote and source materials.
Participate in identifying and recommending new material handling technology solutions.
Serve as a technical resource to other departments as required.
Execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Create and maintain CAD solid models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
Perform Finite Element Analysis using SolidWorks Simulation.
Develop and maintain organized supporting design calculations.
Create and maintain product BOMs and routings in CSI9 (CloudSuite Industrial) ERP software.