Engineering Intern/ Co-op Spring 2027

Brunner; Town of Ridgeway (NY); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

Brunner is offering a Co-op/Internship for Mechanical Engineering students to gain real-world experience while completing their curriculum. The role involves CAD work, testing, and participation in design processes across several manufacturing areas including CNC, forging, and leaf spring manufacturing.

Enrolled students with a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to apply; travel to Hendrickson facilities may be required. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Strong PC skills that include, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Write/update work instructions.
• Create/update CAD drawings.
• Set up and run various test equipment.
• Contribute to engineering design process from concept to documentation and support.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Mechanical Engineering program enrollment

GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Mechatronics experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

3959 Bates Road, Medina , New York 14103 , United States

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

This Brunner/Hendrickson Co-Op/Internship opportunity is ideal for students that want to obtain real-world work experience while they are in school. Co-Op/Internship opportunities are available year-round with terms that may include Fall, Winter and/or Summer. These work terms may alternate accordingly with the academic terms defined by your school’s required Co-Op/Internship curriculum.

The Brunner Co-Op/Internship program balances classroom theory with periods of hands-on experience to fulfill your program’s graduation requirements. Brunner values sustained commitments, employee development, and internal promotions. To this end, we are looking for candidates who are interested in starting their career off right by gaining a much more in-depth work experience that allows them to put the skills they are learning in the classroom to practice in real-world applications as they develop. The Co-op student Engineer will work independently and in collaboration with Engineers.

The Co-op Engineer will assist and develop knowledge in designing and developing tools, fixtures, and processes to support existing products and new product development initiatives. These will include but are not limited to:

• CNC Machining
• Forging
• Steel Fabrication of brake shoes
• Leaf Spring manufacturing
• Automated cell layouts / material flow
• Equipment rebuilds

Essential Functions:

• Write/ update work instructions.
• Create/ update CAD drawings.
• Set up and run various test equipment.
• The candidate will learn and contribute to the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, PPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing processes. This will include meeting quality, capability, cost and time
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Education and Training:

• Enrolled student, or recent graduate, in an Mechanical Engineering program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in a 4.0 grade scale
• Mechatronics experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and ability to manage time efficiently
• Strong PC skills that include, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office and Outlook

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, working at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis
• Must be able to work hands-on with support groups (maintenance & toolroom) to validate designs & concepts.

Environmental Conditions:

• Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: forging, machining, metal surface treatment, welding, stamping.
• All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation

$22.00 hourly

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.