Application Development Engineering Co-Op

Covestro; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Covestro in Pittsburgh, PA invites motivated students to join our Engineering Plastics Applications Development Group as a co‑op. You will engage in hands‑on mechanical and thermal testing, CAD/CAE work, and mold/design studies in our labs, contributing to real-world plastic part development.

You will operate CAD software, run simulations, and prepare technical reports while gaining exposure to industry-leading processes and teams in a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Plastics Engineering.
• Must have completed the Freshmen year of college at hire.
• Should be participating in a college Co‑op program.
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater.

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

Mechanical skills

Structural/thermal analysis

SolidWorks CAD

Lab testing equipment

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Plastics Eng

Freshman year completed

Co-op program enrollment

GPA 3.0+

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

WHAT WE OFFER

The primary responsibility of the engineering co‑op position is to work with the Application Development Group supporting the Engineering Plastics business within Covestro located in Pittsburgh, PA. The incumbent will support hands‑on advanced mechanical/thermal testing and processing of plastic parts in our labs. Additionally, support the design of plastic parts and mold designs activities using state‑of‑the art CAD and CAE technologies, as well. The undergraduate co‑op program provides increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with academic training and individual ability to assume job responsibility.

Major 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

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Material Science, or Plastics Engineering
• At the time of hire, the selected candidate must have completed the Freshmen year of college
• Should be participating in a college Co‑op program
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater

Knowledge and Skills

• 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

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume.

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