Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- University of Delaware

Samtec, Inc; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is offering a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op with the University of Delaware.

The role provides exposure to various managers and engineering disciplines, and you will complete assigned projects while maintaining customer focus and following up on actions. You will work under senior engineers, develop practical skills in design, analysis, and manufacturing processes, and learn about technologies Samtec uses, including 3D design, metrology, and assembly.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with various managers and engineering departments to gain exposure.
• Complete assigned projects within the department.
• Maintain customer focus and build trust with team members.
• Initiate and follow up on actions taken.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- University of Delaware

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