Engineering Co-op/Intern (Summer 2027)

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a student for a Mechanical/Design Engineering co-op to support product development, lifecycle testing, CAD prototyping, and project management. You will work with Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Tooling to communicate findings across teams.

Responsibilities include lifecycle testing, lab report writing, SolidWorks CAD/PDM work, dimensional studies, and DFMEA/PFMEA collaboration within a QMS/regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Product Design, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering in a university co-op program.
• In good academic standing.
• Familiar with SolidWorks or similar CAD.
• Capable of creating and following test plans.
• Capable of operating lab test equipment.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Keyboarding proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle testing and interpretation.
• Lab report writing.
• Prototype design and testing.
• SolidWorks CAD and PDM.
• Dimensional studies.
• Engineering problem solving support.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• DFMEA/PFMEA/DFM collaboration.
• QMS/FDA/CE regulatory compliance.
• Vendor collaboration.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Test Planning

Lab Equipment

Communication

MS Office

Keyboarding

Education

Co-op program in engineering

Tools

PDM

CAD Software (SolidWorks)

Job description

Job Purpose:

Assist the engineering team with product development activities including lifecycle testing, test report writing, manufacturing design, prototyping, CAD, PDM and project management. This position assists in the communication of this information across all levels of the project team (Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Tooling).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lifecycle Testing and Interpretation.
2. Lab Report Writing.
3. Prototype design and testing.
4. SolidWorks CAD and PDM.
5. Dimensional Studies.
6. Engineering Problem Solving Support.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration.
8. DFMEA/PFMEA/DFM Collaboration.
9. QMS/FDA/CE Regulatory Compliance.
10. Vendor Collaboration.

Required Skills, Education and/or Experience:

1. Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical, Product Design, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering within a University Co-Op Program.
2. In Good Academic Standing.
3. Familiar with Solidworks or Similar CAD.
4. Capable of Creating and Following Test Plans.
5. Capable of Operating Lab Test Equipment.
6. Proficient User of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
7. Keyboarding Proficiency.
8. Excellent Communication Skills