Virtual Analysis R&D Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Hendrickson • Canton, OH

79d

About The Position

Virtual analysis is a critical part of Hendrickson’s design and validation process. The Virtual Analysis Co-op supports this process by using Finite Element Analysis to investigate failures modes in custom test fixtures and production products. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to in depth FEA techniques while seeing their real world applications in a test lab environment.

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Strong knowledge of basic engineering fundamentals including but not limited to statics, dynamics, physics, calculus, and materials.
• Proficiency in using a CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Proficiency in using a coding language, such as APDL, MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Effective oral, written, and PC skills, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Finite Element Analysis and/or ANSYS.
• Previous work experience in a test lab, machine shop, or a business setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA in ANSYS to validate custom lab fixtures and production products.
• Correlate FEA models to real world test data to increase precision and accuracy of results.
• Support FEA engineers by preprocessing geometry for subsequent analyses.
• Post process and interpret FEA data.
• Design test fixtures to withstand loads, using FEA to ensure durability.
• Acquire and analyze test data with a data acquisition system and other means in a lab environment.

Benefits

• All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees