Mechanical Engineer R&D Co-op

Bayer CropScience Limited; Indianola (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is offering a Mechanical Engineer R&D Co-op in Pennsylvania (Indianola) for a 12-month program starting January or May 2027. You will design and test mechanical components and fixtures, and generate hardware test plans and protocols.

Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least the second year, plus coursework in statics, dynamics, physics, and statistics, are required; CAD/Matlab/Python are preferred. Salary range: $24.00–$45.50 per hour with possible benefits.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program and at least the second year completed.
• Coursework in statics, dynamics, physics, and statistics.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and test mechanical components and parts.
• Design and development of mechanical fixtures for hardware testing.
• Generate hardware test plans and protocols.
• Analyze test results and compose test reports.
• Troubleshoot problems during testing and own test methods.
• Provide readouts to the hardware team on progress.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in Mechanical Engineering degree program

Second year of Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Mechanical Engineer R&D Co-op

This is a 12 month co-op position beginning in January OR May of 2027.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and test mechanical components and parts;
• Design and development of mechanical fixtures for hardware testing;
• Generate hardware test plans and protocols;
• Analyze test results and compose test reports;
• Troubleshoot problems during testing and assume ownership of specific test methods and sub-modules;
• Routinely provide readouts to the larger hardware team about the progress of their work.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an Mechanical Engineering degree program;
• Completion of at least second year of a Bachelors degree;
• Classwork in statics, dynamics, physics, and statistics;
• Attention to detail, positive attitude, good work ethic;
• Ability to independently troubleshoot;
• Teamwork experience through coursework, lab work, and/or internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software, Matlab, Python;
• Experience with finite element analysis Medical device classwork.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Contact Us

Email: [e-mail]

Location

United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola

Division

Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code

881766

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