Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- UofL

Samtec, Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in New Albany, Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to gain hands-on exposure in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will work with engineering managers across departments to complete projects, build team trust, and maintain customer focus while initiating and following up on action items. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior engineers, be creative and proactive, and learn a range of technologies such as 3D design, FEA, plastic extrusion, molding,

Qualifications

• 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 areas within our engineering department to gain exposure to different aspects of engineering.
• Complete assigned projects, build trust within team members, maintain customer focus, and initiate and follow up on actions.
• Learn basics in technologies used at Samtec including design, analysis, manufacturing processes, metrology, and assembly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Time management

Quick learner

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Samtec, Inc.
Position Title: Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- UofL
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 seeking a 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
• 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 on 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.