Mechanical Engineer Co-op (Spring 2027)

Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc.; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerex, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to support the engineering group.

You will work with mechanical and electrical engineers to solve manufacturing issues and help design new products, gaining CAD skills and exposure to different engineering roles in a project-based environment across office, lab, and manufacturing spaces. Assignments span test setup, data acquisition, drawings, and failure analysis, with later projects focusing on small design improvements and implementing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year engineering focused higher education completed at start of co-op.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting team members in setting up, instrumenting, documenting and maintaining test products including data acquisition and analysis.
• Assisting team members in the creation and maintenance of engineering drawings.
• Analyzing returned goods for cause of failure and warranty determination.
• Conducting sound testing on new and existing products using anechoic room.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent and team work

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering-focused education (1 year)

GPA 3.0

Tools

CAD

Job description

Position Description

As the Mechanical Engineering Co‑op at Powerex, Inc. you will have the opportunity to support the engineering group. You will work with mechanical and electrical engineers of diverse backgrounds to develop solutions to manufacturing issues and design new products. Engineers with experience levels ranging from recent graduates to 30+ years of experience will support you as you develop CAD skills, problem‑solving ability, insight into different types of engineering roles, and gain experience with the design process. The project‑based approach to this co‑op will allow you to contribute to ongoing development projects and perform product line maintenance. As a co‑op onsite at Powerex you will work in office, engineering lab and assembly line/manufacturing environments. To be successful in this co‑op you will need be open to a variety of activities that support the engineering team and embrace new challenges that will come as you gain experience. Example tasks based on co‑op experience level are below.

First Term Assignments

• Supporting team members in setting up, instrumenting, documenting and maintaining test products including data acquisition and analysis.
• Assisting team members in the creation and maintenance of engineering drawings.
• Analyzing returned goods for cause of failure and warranty determination.
• Conducting sound testing on new and existing products. Candidate will utilize state‑of‑the‑art technology in an anechoic sound room.
• Modify existing CAD with direction from senior engineers.

Second Term Assignments

• Design and implementation of small projects intended to improve the existing line of products. Various projects are available for assignment progressing in difficulty.
• Executing and implementing Engineering Change Notices.

Third Term Assignments

• Participation on New Product Development projects. This includes concept ideation, design, prototyping and testing along with production implementation.
• Design and implementation of more complex sustaining projects intended to improve the existing line of products. These may include significant product enhancements and quality improvements with a higher level of difficulty required for successful completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year engineering focused higher education completed at start of co‑op.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with basic laboratory electronic equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, multimeters, etc.) preferred.
• CAD experience preferred.

Company Description

Hospital breathing air, laboratory nitrogen generators, bus kneeling capability, and many other applications require clean, dry, compressed air. Since 1988, Powerex has focused on designing and manufacturing reliable systems that supply compressed air and vacuum for these markets at the best value. Powerex has a full in‑house engineering staff, which allows for the customization of systems and the development innovative new products to meet the needs of customers and changing markets.

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