Application Development Engineer Co-op: CAD/CAE & Lab Testing

Covestro AG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Covestro AG in Pittsburgh, PA is offering an engineering co‑op focused on supporting the Application Development Group within the Engineering Plastics business. You will assist hands‑on mechanical/thermal testing and processing of plastic parts in our labs, and design mold concepts using CAD/CAE technologies as part of an academic-cooperative program.

The undergraduate co‑op provides challenging assignments aligned with training and your ability to take on responsibilities, with a path to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Material Science, or Plastics Engineering
• Must have completed the Freshmen year of college
• Should be participating in a college Co-op program
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Hands-on mechanical capabilities
• Familiarity with structural analysis and thermal analysis concepts
• Working experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and processing equipment
• Experience with AI concepts and tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD models for CAE analysis
• Perform structural, CFD, and mold filling simulations
• Conduct mechanical and thermal part and sample testing using advanced lab equipment
• Conduct/support advanced injection molding and processing studies
• Develop design concepts using CAD software
• Support the marketing efforts by preparing required information, reports and presentations

Skills

Hands-on mechanical capabilities

Structural and thermal analysis

SolidWorks experience

Lab testing equipment

AI concepts and tools

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Materials/Plastics Eng

Freshmen year completed

Co-op program eligibility

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Covestro AG in Pittsburgh, PA is offering an engineering co‑op focused on supporting the Application Development Group within the Engineering Plastics business. You will assist hands‑on mechanical/thermal testing and processing of plastic parts in our labs, and design mold concepts using CAD/CAE technologies as part of an academic-cooperative program.

The undergraduate co‑op provides challenging assignments aligned with training and your ability to take on responsibilities, with a path to