Product Engineer Co-Op
About this role
Job Objective: As a Product Engineer Co-Op, you will work with a mentor to gain valuable real-world experience assisting with design, development, and testing of product. This is a multi-rotation commitment, not just a summer role. Rotations are designed to, but not limited to, the following rotation plan:
• Learn essential engineering skills and processes within product design, manufacturing, testing. • Grow on learnings and gain confidence in more complex tasks within California Closets development process • Implement skills in engineering projects
This Co-Op will be for the 3 rotations of:
• Summer 2027 (May-Aug) • Winter 2028 (Jan-April) • Fall 2028 (Sept-Dec)
This is a paid Co-Op.
Note: This plan can be changed depending on agreed upon schedule.
We are attending the GSVU Career Fair on 10/14. Applications will be reviewed following the Career Fair.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Product Design/Development • Create parts/assemblies within CAD Software, detail them in an engineering drawing and release using an Engineer Change Notice. • Create or modify technical specifications with the direction of Product Engineer. • Prototype product and product applications • Design and execution of testing protocols • Mock up existing parts to simulate future changes or new products • Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effective • Write lab reports detailing the protocol, results and analysis • Maintain project schedule and budget • Assist Engineering Product Engineers as assigned. • Maintain Test Lab • Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Training/Education Requirements: High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) required (Engineering preferred) • Have completed at least one class within a lab setting with experience with writing lab reports • Have completed at least one class or training using a 3D CAD software (e.i. OnShape or Solidworks) • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to work with limited supervision • Strong computer skills including: MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint).
Preferred Skills and experience:
• Ability to create parts/assemblies/drawings within a CAD Software • Knowledge on how to use shop tools (chop saw, hand drills, nail gun, drivers, etc.) • Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop • Environmental exposures may include dust and loud noises.
Physical demands and work environment:
• Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop • Environmental exposures may include dust and loud noises.
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