Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Real-World Design & Testing

Beckett Corporation; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Beckett Corporation in North Ridgeville, OH is offering a Spring 2027 Engineering Co-Op in Mechanical. This co-op blends classroom learning with real-world project work, pairing you with a mentor to guide design and analysis on active products.

You will read drawings, check dimensions, and assist with testing, with exposure to embedded software concepts (C/PLCs), electronic controllers, and combustion basics as part of the hands-on experience. Must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of embedded software design (C and/or PLCs preferred).
• Experience or interest in electronic controllers and assembly (suppliers, tooling, fixtures, gauges, etc.).
• Knowledge in the basics of combustion and completed a Physics or Thermal Dynamics class(es).

Responsibilities

• Organizes assigned tasks, obtains required materials and reports results.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering concepts for proposed products or machines.
• Creates drawings for the proposed design concepts.
• Checks dimensions and tolerances to validate that designs are robust.
• Collaborates with other team members to resolve problems or develop design alternatives.
• Reviews the work output generated by others and suggests procedural improvements.
• Creates reports and collects/portrays data for use by the broader development team.
• Runs tests to validate change, prepares product change orders and associated drawing changes.
• Works effectively with customers and suppliers

Skills

Embedded software design

C language

PLCs

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Spring 2027 Engineering Co-Op- Mechanical

Intern/Co-op North Ridgeville, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1041

Salary Range: $21.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Position Summary

A co-op experience at RW Beckett is where the classroom meets the real world. Students are provided with meaningful work assignments to challenge and expand concepts and methods learned while in the classroom. Each student is paired with an experienced mentor to help guide and encourage them in assigned projects. Students who get the most out of their co-op experience tend to be self-starters, willing to roll up their sleeves, and dig into new opportunities with little or no experience giving them a good opportunity to test and refine their problem solving method s . Most co-ops will include element s of planning, testing , and assistance with active projects .

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes assigned tasks, obtains required materials and reports results.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering concepts for proposed products or machines.
• Creates drawings for the proposed design concepts.
• Checks dimensions and tolerances to validate that designs are robust.
• Collaborates with other team members to resolve problems or develop design alternatives.
• Reviews the work output generated by others and suggests procedural improvements.
• Creates reports and collects/portrays data for use by the broader development team.
• Runs tests to validate change, prepares product change orders and associated drawing changes.
• Works effectively with customers and suppliers

Experience

• Some knowledge of embedded software design (C and/or PLCs preferred)
• Experience or interest in electronic controllers and assembly (suppliers, tooling, fixtures, gauges, etc. Desirable
• Knowledge in the basics of combustion and completed a Physics or Thermal Dynamics class(es)

Education

• Major in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be enrolled in classes, actively working toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Prefer students involved in hobbies, activities, projects, and\or clubs that directly relate to their declared major