Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- Penn State Behrend

Samtec, Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op in Erie, PA to support and maintain new and legacy mold tooling. You will create solid models and detailed drawings, analyze data, and propose tooling changes to improve quality.

You’ll lead design reviews, engage with quality, manufacturing and engineering teams, and follow corporate engineering standards. Strong communication and self-starting leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience or in similar roles is preferred.
• Strong leadership and self-starter attitude.
• Outstanding communication and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of steel machining techniques and mold design is a plus.
• Experience in engineering design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Capable of using 3D software to create solid models and detailed drawings, assemblies, mold setup documents.
• Analyze product and tooling data to identify required solutions.
• Recommend process and/or tooling changes to improve product quality.
• Lead or participate in product and tooling design reviews.
• Cross-functionally engage with quality, engineering, manufacturing and other teams to develop products and solutions.
• Adhere to corporate engineering standards including documentation and file management.
• Autonomously plan and schedule personal tasks and develop solutions using education, experience, and judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

EngineeringErie,Pennsylvania

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Summary/Objectives: The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is responsible for supporting and maintaining new and legacy mold tooling.

1. Capable of using 3D software to create solid models and detailed drawings, assemblies, mold setup documents

2. Analyze product and tooling data to identify required solutions.

3. Recommend process and/or tooling changes to improve product quality.

4. Leads or participates in product and tooling design reviews.

5. Cross functionally engages with quality, engineering, manufacturing and other teams to develop products and solutions.

6. Adheres to all corporate engineering standards including but not limited to documentation and file management.

7. Autonomously plans and schedules personal tasks, develops solutions to problems utilizing education, experience, and judgment.

"The responsibilities as defined above are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associate may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities."

Requirements:

1. 1 - 5 years of experience or in similar roles or jobs.

2. Must be a self-starter with strong leadership

3. Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.

5. Proficient is MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

6. Knowledge of steel machining techniques, mold design, injection mold materials.

7. Experience in engineering design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc).