Mechanical Engineering Co-op (MI, Muskegon)

Renk Group; Muskegon, Cincinnati, Camby, Roseville (MI, OH, IN, CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RENK America is seeking a Transmission Mechanical Engineering Co-op to support staff engineers in gearbox development for military ground vehicles. You will assist with design, integration, and test of mechanical systems, under mentor supervision, gaining hands-on experience across product development stages.

Ideal candidates are undergrad/grad ME students at Kettering University with a 3.0 GPA or higher, at least one year of study completed, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Must be able to move freely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support transmission/gearbox engineering tasks as assigned by Mentor.
• Assist with CAD models and drawings development.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal analyses (minor).
• Support requirements derivation and verification.
• Assist with test plan generation and testing activities (bench, dyno, vehicle).
• Perform data analysis and participate in root cause failure investigations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate Mechanical Engineering (Kettering University) GPA 3.0+

Completed at least 1 year in ME degree

Tools

PTC CREO

GD&T knowledge

Job description

About the Organization

RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

The Transmission Mechanical Engineering Co-op will support staff mechanical design engineers on transmission and gearbox development programs. With each subsequent work term, the co-op student will take on increasingly complex tasks as their familiarity with the products, tools, and processes expands in addition to knowledge gained through coursework. The Transmission Mechanical Engineering Co-op will assist with design, integration, and test of mechanical systems such as transmissions and gearboxes for military ground vehicles including tanks, self propelled artillery, and infanty fighting vehicles. Projects may include any stage of the product development cycle including research, design, modeling & analysis, prototyping, and testing (bench, dyno, or vehicle). The Transmission Mechanical Engineering Co-op will work under close supervision of a Mentor. Rotational assignments in other departments or for other disciplines are not included at this time.

Essential Functions

• Transmission or gear box engineering tasks as assigned by Mentor or other design engineers on the team
• Support the development of CAD models and drawings
• Perform minor mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal analyses
• Support requirements derivation and verification
• Assist with test plan generation
• Support test activities including bench, dynamometer, and vehicle level testing
• Perform data analysis
• Participate in root cause failure analysis investigations on mechanical systems

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Candidate enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program at Kettering University in Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or above.
• Completed at least 1 year in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Good written and verbal communication
• Must be able to move freely, with or without reasonable accommodation, throughout a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Additional Skills

• PTC CREO or other CAD software
• GD&T knowledge
• Ability to perform engineering calculations such as mechanical stress, thermal/heat transfer, fluids
• Ability to participate in technical discussions, complete assignments within budget and schedule, and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines
• Previous experience with transmission or gear box components and concepts such as:
  • Hydraulic systems, control valves, and pumps
  • Gears, planetary sets, bearings, clutches, brakes, structural housings, and shafts
  • Geartrain performance parameters such as speed, torque, power, and gear ratio
  • Integration into a vehicle and performance evaluation
• Hybrid Vehicle / Powertrain experience

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

RENK America is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans/disability

EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Aff …? RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Application Status

This position is currently accepting applications.