Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- University of Delaware

Samtec Inc; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Samtec Inc. invites a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field to join as a co-op in our engineering department.

The role involves completing assigned projects, collaborating with managers across areas, and building trust within the team while maintaining customer focus. The ideal candidate is capable of taking direction from senior engineers, is creative and proactive, and eager to learn fundamentals across the technologies used at Samtec.

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

• Complete assigned projects within the engineering department
• Gain exposure to different aspects of engineering
• Work with various managers and areas within the department
• Initiate and follow up on actions taken
• Maintain customer focus and build trust within the team

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem solving

Time management

Willing to learn and adapt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc 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
• Finite element analysis
• Plastic extrusion, injection molding, insert molding
• 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