Engineering Co‑Op: Hands‑On CAD, Prototyping & Design

The Vollrath Company; Sheboygan (WI); Presencial; USD 24 796 - 38 572; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Mentorship from senior engineers

Networking opportunities

Hands-on product design experience

Competitive hourly wage

Resumo da oferta

The Vollrath Company is seeking an Engineer Co-op to gain hands-on experience across the full product design lifecycle—from concept and detailed design to prototyping and testing. You will support our engineering team in delivering innovative, reliable products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

You will design, analyze, and test mechanical or electrical components, collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, and document findings.

Qualificações

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a closely related field.
• Completion of at least two years of engineering coursework prior to the co-op start date.
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least one major 3D CAD software package.
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles (mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the design, modeling, and drafting of mechanical or electrical components and assemblies using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, PCB designer, Firmware IDEs).
• Conduct engineering analysis (e.g., stress, thermal, tolerance, electrical) to ensure designs meet specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and specifications following industry standards and GD&T principles.
• Build, test, and validate prototypes and test fixtures, analyzing test data and making design modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable (DFM/A).
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical documentation for projects.
• Research new materials, components, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance and efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis on design-related issues and propose effective solutions.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on learning

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Vollrath Company is seeking an Engineer Co-op to gain hands-on experience across the full product design lifecycle—from concept and detailed design to prototyping and testing. You will support our engineering team in delivering innovative, reliable products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

You will design, analyze, and test mechanical or electrical components, collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, and document findings.