Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- Purdue Polytechnic

Jobvite, Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in New Albany, IN, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op affiliated with Purdue Polytechnic to work across engineering disciplines in a fast-paced environment. You will help complete projects, learn core design and analysis skills, and support teams with a customer-focused mindset.

The role provides hands-on exposure to 3D design, metal processing, metrology, and signal integrity basics while collaborating with senior engineers and exploring new solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective time management with multiple projects.
• Eager to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills.
• Demonstration of flexibility, innovation, customer service, and ability to create win/win solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with managers and various engineering teams to gain exposure to different aspects of engineering.
• Complete assigned projects and maintain customer focus.
• Initiate and follow up on actions taken.
• Learn basics of the technologies used at Samtec (3D design, metrology, soldering, etc.).
• Take direction from senior engineers and contribute creatively to solutions.
• Explore new solutions to presented engineering challenges.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Time management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- Purdue Polytechnic

Description

Samtec, Inc., a $1B+ privately held, global electronic connector manufacturer in New Albany, Indiana, with high growth and a focus on emerging technology, is seekinga Mechanical Engineering Co-Op interested in working in a fast paced, non-bureaucratic environment. Our 5A1 rating by D&B is reflective in a rapid sales growth rate that outpaces the industry by 3-4 times annually and a virtually non-existent associate turnover rate. Samtec was also recognized as one of the Top 5 Places to Work in the Louisville Metro area, among some of the area's most highly recognizable brands.

The co-op will work with various managers and areas within our engineering department in order to gain exposure to the different aspects of engineering. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust within team members, maintaining customer focus, as well as initiating and following up on actions taken.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to work with and take direction from senior engineers, be creative, passionate, and resourceful while taking initiative to explore new solutions to the issues they are presented with.

The student will be exposed to and expected to learn the basics in the many different technologies used at Samtec. These may include but are not limited to the following:

• 3D / Parametric part and tooling design
• Progressive stamping of copper alloys and other metals
• Electroplating of precious and semi-precious metals
• Metallography, metrology, and statistical analysis
• Stress and force calculations
• Dimensional, electrical, and force analysis equipment
• Failure analysis including SEM, X-ray, etc.
• Reflow soldering
• Automated and hand assembly equipment and processes including those employing vision technology
• Signal integrity regarding high speed electrical signals and their application
• Rapid prototyping

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Eager to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills
• Demonstration of flexibility, innovation, customer service, and ability to create win/win solutions

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage