Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Gorbel • Usa, NY

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About The Position

Gorbel is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to 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 the company’s business development efforts, marketing plans, and department plans. The co-op analyzes specifications and business, technology, and cost requirements and helps implement approved designs in a timely, cost-effective manner, with attention to product reliability, performance, and customer acceptance.

Under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and lead mechanical engineers, the co-op develops material handling products, creates and maintains CAD models and drawings, performs finite element analysis, and maintains supporting design calculations and product records in ERP software. The role also supports customers, vendors, department projects, company teams, and product testing as assigned.

The position requires enrollment in a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree program. Gorbel describes itself as a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for production and warehouse/distribution sectors. The stated wage estimate is $20.00; no pay period or range endpoint is specified.

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

• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Drafting experience.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with finite element analysis using SolidWorks Simulation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop material handling products 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 required.
• Support vendors in product and sub-component fabrication as required.
• 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 help ensure product reliability and performance.
• Provide support and documentation to enable company staff to 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 bills of materials (BOMs) and routings in CSI9 (CloudSuite Industrial) ERP software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern