Engineer Co-Op/Intern

Kadant Inc.; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kadant Inc. is seeking an engineering co-op intern to support R&D and design activities. You will assist in new product development, perform calculations, conduct tests, and write lab reports under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.

The role emphasizes hands-on drafting using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, data analysis, and clear engineering documentation. Strong communication and basic MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other drafting software.
• Ability to perform tests, analyze data, and create lab reports.
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical and electrical principals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic/intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in new product development and design improvements.
• Perform hand calculations and assist R&D team in testing.
• Write lab reports and analyze data.
• Create and update SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, and simulations.
• Participate in weekly meetings and report project progress to Engineering Management.
• Organize engineering files and update drawings as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The Coop, under the supervision of the Facilities Manager will assist in new product development, performing calculations, evaluating designs, performing tests in the lab, writing reports, analyzing data, and improving the Quality department.

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage and prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
• Assist R&D Team in performing hand calculations
• Assist R&D Team in testing, analyzing data, and writing lab reports
• Assist R&D Team in managing notes and procedures
• Assist in creating and improving new designs/products/procedures/calculations/tests/etc.
• Assist in creating SolidWorks Models, Assemblies, Drawings, and Simulations
• Assist R&D Team in performing FEA
• Assist in organization of engineering files
• Participate in weekly meetings, and give reports on project progress to Engineering Management
• Assist Drafting Team in updating old Drawings and Models
• Assist Drafting Team in fulfilling customer orders
• Detailed note taking of all tasks, progress, discoveries, important information, etc.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other drafting software
• Ability to perform tests, analyze data, and create lab reports
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical and electrical principals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic/intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook