Mechanical Engineering & System Packaging Co-op

Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

75d • $28 - $40

About The Position

Draper is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op student to help design, develop, and analyze novel solutions to problems of national interest. As a student in the Mechanical Engineering Division, you will be exposed to a broad range of technical challenges where you can apply your knowledge as well as learn new skills while seeing how problems of national interest are solved. Your experience can range from applying engineering principles while designing and analyzing components, to working directly with engineers and technicians to fabricate and assemble systems. While working under the guidance of engineers, you can create detailed designs using 3-D CAD software (specifically SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo) or analyzing performance of systems by conducting simulations using finite element software (such as Ansys). While working on tasks, you will gain a better understanding of how to design with consideration for manufacturability, proper drawing creation and tolerancing and/or analysis for structural and thermal performance. When parts need to be fabricated, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled operators in Draper's extensive machine shop, rapid prototyping lab featuring multiple 3D printers or circuit card assembly facility. You will also have the opportunity to interact with other facilities such as materials characterization or metrology. Assignments are designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines. Assignments will also provide an opportunity to develop valuable networking connections which will help prepare and develop your skills for future career opportunities. Actual project tasks will depend on immediate program priorities.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• Co-op students must be US citizens who are enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum and able to work full-time for a 6 month period.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 3D CAD, specifically SolidWorks or Creo
• Familiarity with fabrication and assembly of prototypes and proof-of-concept models
• Familiarity with considerations for manufacturability, proper drawing creation, and tolerancing
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
• Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
• Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off site social events
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees