Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- University of Delaware

Samtec; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec in Newark, DE offers a Mechanical Engineering Co-op position with exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines. You will work with managers and senior engineers to complete assigned projects, learn core technologies, and develop practical skills in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, customer focus, and initiative, while you gain experience across processes from design to validation in a fast-paced environment at Samtec.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects across engineering areas within the department.
• Work with managers and senior engineers to gain exposure to different engineering facets.
• Learn the basics of technologies used at Samtec and apply in projects.
• Demonstrate initiative, customer focus, and teamwork in daily tasks.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Analytical skills

Time management

Initiative

Creative/problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- University of Delaware

Description

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

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