Hands-on Plastics CAD/CAE Co-op

Covestro; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Covestro in Pittsburgh, PA invites motivated students to join our Engineering Plastics Applications Development Group as a co‑op. You will engage in hands‑on mechanical and thermal testing, CAD/CAE work, and mold/design studies in our labs, contributing to real-world plastic part development.

You will operate CAD software, run simulations, and prepare technical reports while gaining exposure to industry-leading processes and teams in a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Plastics Engineering.
• Must have completed the Freshmen year of college at hire.
• Should be participating in a college Co‑op program.
• College GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD models for CAE analysis.
• Perform structural, CFD, and mold filling simulations.
• Conduct mechanical and thermal part and sample testing using advanced lab equipment.
• Conduct/support advanced injection molding and processing studies.
• Develop design concepts using CAD software.
• Support the marketing efforts by preparing required information, reports and presentations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Structural/thermal analysis

SolidWorks CAD

Lab testing equipment

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Plastics Eng

Freshman year completed

Co-op program enrollment

GPA 3.0+

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Covestro in Pittsburgh, PA invites motivated students to join our Engineering Plastics Applications Development Group as a co‑op. You will engage in hands‑on mechanical and thermal testing, CAD/CAE work, and mold/design studies in our labs, contributing to real-world plastic part development.

You will operate CAD software, run simulations, and prepare technical reports while gaining exposure to industry-leading processes and teams in a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment.