Co-Op Engineer

Sortation Labs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Mechanical Designer Engineer Co-Op. This role involves assisting in creating mechanical engineering drawings and designs, primarily for the parcel industry. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical design engineering and have proficiency in AutoCAD. This position will be office-based, with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in AutoCAD.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing mechanical installation drawings for parcel handling projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure consistent design practices.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawing sets for permits and installation.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Detail-oriented and organized

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical design engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D and 3D CAD software

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Designer Engineer Co-Op

REPORTS TO: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

DATE: September 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is responsible for assisting in the creating of mechanical engineering drawings and designs specific to the parcel industry. The Mechanical Designer Engineer Co-Op works under the day-to-day direction of the Principal Engineer and interfaces with other engineering staff to ensure designs are functional, efficient and safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in producing mechanical installation drawings for parcel handling projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure consistent design practices.
• Assists in the preparing AutoCAD drawings sets for permits, installation and as-built conditions.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office primarily, with occasional field visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High productivity in office.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive typing/data entry.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position works in office. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours may vary to meet project requirements.

It is the policy of Sortation Labs, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sortation Labs, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge in AutoCAD
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures with controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft
• Ability to follow directions
• Detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is consistent and accurate
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical design engineering.
• AutoCAD proficient (2D and 3D CAD design software)
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States