nVent Electric-posted 3 months ago
Intern
San Diego, CA
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Mechanical Engineering Co-op Program with nVent's Electrical Connections (EC) Business is a structured experiential learning program that gives students the opportunity to couple their academic knowledge with practical situations in the workplace, and simultaneously allows nVent to evaluate students as potential direct-hire talent. The Program is rotational between various departments, including Product Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Labs and Compliance, and Digital Media Development. It is designed to engage students in the entire engineering process from development, through testing and applications, and to production. Students are assigned rotations and projects based on their academic levels and engineering capabilities and are given opportunities to champion these projects to completion and make significant contributions to existing processes.

  • Performing engineering calculations to analyze product designs for functionality and specification accuracy
  • Assisting with resolution of technical issues related to product design, system design, and compliance with industry standards
  • Participating in site visits and working with end-user customers
  • Participating and presenting in design review meetings
  • Using 2D and 3D modeling software to create and maintain engineering documentation
  • Fabricating and evaluating product concepts
  • Assisting in creation of detailed drawings, 3D models, schematics, specifications, installation instructions, assembly prints, and test reports
  • Utilizing analytical tools including Finite Element Analysis (ABAQUS) and Matlab
  • Routing and BOM changes for products which are being manufactured on site
  • Assisting with capital equipment purchases, maintenance improvements, and tooling improvements
  • Supporting process improvements projects including tooling design, working with outside vendors, assisting personnel on the manufacturing floor, and conducting time studies geared towards improving cost, efficiency, and safety
  • Engaging with the Quality department, including correcting and updating technical information on product drawings, designing gauges to be used for inspection and testing of product, and updating or creating documentation used for collection of inspection data
  • Developing test plans to verify product design intent
  • Supporting efforts to ensure product compliance with codes and standards
  • Procuring and assembling materials, and conducting validation testing
  • Designing and improving test fixturing
  • Gaining hands-on experience using various prototyping equipment (3D prints, CNC, Laser cutter, etc.)
  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, with a mechanical or mechanical engineering technology focus preferred
  • Currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Able to complete a full-time co-op for 8 months (semester and summer) in Solon, OH
  • Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future
  • Opportunities to work alongside company and industry leaders possessing top educational and career credentials, as well as diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Rotation between several engineering departments and nVent EFS manufacturing facilities to experience the entire engineering process from development to production
  • Interaction and collaboration with global teams
  • Opportunity to practice classroom theories, and use experiences gained in the work environment to inform class choices and career goals
  • Competitive hourly pay for time worked at an hourly rate of $24.00
  • Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates
  • Co-ops receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
  • Co-ops who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship/co-op or full-time offer of employment with nVent
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