Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Entrust•Shakopee, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Entrust is seeking a Mechanical Engineering student for a six-month co-op experience at its corporate headquarters in Shakopee, Minnesota. The co-op is part of the Engineering Group and gives an undergraduate student hands-on experience through challenging assignments that add value to the business. The co-op will work with an innovative team of mechanical engineers and designers developing systems for printing and personalizing credit cards, passports, driver's licenses, national IDs, and other products. As part of a product development team, the student will collaborate with engineers and designers on project objectives and may contribute to new product development or resolve problems with existing products. Work may involve injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, machining, rubber molding, power transmission, DC motors, lasers, sensors, and other mechanical or electromechanical components and processes.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Solid modeling experience.
Must be able to lawfully work within the United States and have unrestricted work authorization for the United States.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks 3-D solid modeling experience.
Matlab and Simulink experience.
Control system development experience.
Knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical products.
Knowledge of sheet metal and machined-part design.
Mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
Strong interest in product design.
Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, self-directed, and organized.
Ability to excel in a highly interactive cross-functional team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

Solve technical problems.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Work closely with Mechanical Engineers and take work direction from them.
Develop solutions for design problems.
Create or modify solid models of parts.
Create and review part drawings.
Participate in design reviews.
Prototype and test designs.
Provide solutions and recommendations for technical problems.
Participate in development of new products and/or support problem resolution on existing products.

Benefits

Eligible colleagues and their dependents may receive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) matching contribution.
Life and disability insurance.
Mental health coaching.
Virtual fitness programs.
Paid personal time off.
12 paid holidays.
Parental leave.
Education reimbursement.
Career growth and learning-forward initiatives.
Flexible work options.