Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Gorbel®, Inc.; Fishers (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel, a leader in manufacturing material handling products, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Intern to support product design and development. You'll work with engineering teams to conceptualize material handling products, ensuring performance and reliability. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program, motivated, and detail-oriented, ready to take on real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines and high-quality requirements.
• Experience with SolidWorks and drafting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Development mechanical engineers in new product designs.
• Create and maintain CAD models and detailed drawings.
• Participate in the execution of functional and life tests.

Skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Education

Enrollment in a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree program

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Apply locations USA, New York, Victor time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-2025-1494

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

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Job Description:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

Assist Product Development mechanical engineers in the conceptualization, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing product designs using sound mechanical engineering principles in support of company business development efforts, marketing plans and department plans. Analyze specifications, as well as business, technology & cost requirements, and implement appropriate, approved designs in a timely and cost-effective manner. Take steps necessary to ensure product reliability, performance, and customer acceptance.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and lead mechanical engineers, conceptualize, and develop material handling products using sound mechanical engineering principles
• Adhere to suitable design and documentation practices and methodologies
• Support internal and external customers in product use and application as required
• Support vendors in product and sub-component fabrication as required
• Adhere to project timelines and budgets
• Participate in Product Development department projects as assigned
• Participate on company teams as assigned
• Participate in the execution of functional as well as accelerated life tests to ensure product reliability and performance

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Provide support and documentation to enable company staff to quote and source materials
• Participate in the identification and recommendation of new material handling technology solutions
• Serve as a technical resource to other departments as required

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Execute ECR’s (Engineering Change Requests)
• Execute ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices)
• Create and maintain CAD solid models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks
• Perform FEA (Finite Element Analysis) using SolidWorks Simulation
• Develop and maintain organized supporting design calculations
• Create and maintain product BOM’s & Routings in ERP software CSI9 (CloudSuite Industrial)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Enrollment in a 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree program
• Highly motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines and high-quality requirements
• Strong communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Problem solving skills
• Detail oriented

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• SolidWorks
• Drafting
• Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T)
• FEA using SolidWorks Simulation
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• AutoCAD

To apply for this position, please apply online at: www.gorbel.com/about-us/careers

Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $20/hour.

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