Mechanical Engineer Co Op

American Hydro; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

American Hydro offers a unique opportunity for current engineering students to develop their skills in a hands-on environment. As part of a dedicated team, you'll assist with project designs, use CAD software, and practice critical Mechanical Engineering skills. This role supports your educational growth while providing insights into hydro turbine components development.

Benefits

Positive culture

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• Junior year student preferred with a 3.0 cum GPA.
• Familiarity with engineering standards & practices.
• Experience with data reduction for tabular/graphical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project design development using Mechanical Engineering skills.
• Perform data reduction and prepare tabular/graphical representations.
• Assist in assembly of technical documents and liaise with field engineers.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Accuracy in drawings

Communication skills

Education

Current Bachelor's degree student in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Structural finite element analysis software

Computational fluid dynamics software

Job description

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Assist the Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering departments
• Introduced to engineering standards & practices and learn about the hydro turbine components designed and manufactured at American Hydro
• Trained in our current CAD software and will create drawings as directed
• Additional advanced software training may be provided to experienced trainees to include structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Willingness and capacity to learn and adapt
• Accuracy in drawings and calculations
• Speed of correct completion of tasks assigned

Main Responsibilities

• Commit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customers
• Practice Mechanical Engineering skills as needed to assist in project design development. Must recognize limitation gaps in education/experience and consult freely with appropriate supervisor to efficiently complete assigned tasks while learning the job function
• Perform data reduction and prepare tabular/graphical presentations
• Become proficient in use of company design/analysis software and interpretation of the results
• Exercise communication skills in report writing and proposal development
• Assist in assembly of company’s technical documents (example: Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, engineering reports, etc.)
• Assist field engineers/shop personnel to collect machine data, complete check sheets, perform hardware inspections, index testing, etc

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education Requirements: Current Bachelor's degree student in Mechanical, Civil, or other related engineering classification. Junior year student preferred with a 3.0 cum GPA.

Additional Information

Why American Hydro?

• Competitive rate $22 hr.
• Positive culture

If you are looking for a long term career with a company that promotes safety, success, and growth apply today!

Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.