OLED Mechanical Engineering Coop

OLEDWorks; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

OLEDWorks is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to execute and report on projects focused on tooling, fixturing, process design, optimization, and safety/quality systems improvements. The role involves creating drawings, developing test plans, and documenting specifications for new tooling and processes.

Ideal candidates have a background in mechanical or industrial engineering, familiarity with lab tools, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of completed college coursework and current student status required.
• Degrees/areas of study in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Environmental Health and Safety are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, fixturing and guarding for current and new processes.
• Create drawings and prints for tooling and fixturing and equipment components.
• Develop project plans to test and implement tooling, fixturing and processes.
• Validate and implement new designs.
• Create documentation for tooling, fixturing and processes (quality specs, safety requirements, SOPs).
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering basics

Continuous improvement

Lab tools familiarity

Production equipment experience

MS Office

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of college coursework

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The OLED Mechanical Engineering Co‑op will be responsible for the timely execution and reporting on assigned projects. Assigned projects will focus on tooling, fixturing, process and systems design, optimization, and safety/quality systems improvements and documentation.

Essential Functions

• Designing tooling, fixturing and guarding for current and new processes.
• Creating drawings and prints for tooling and fixturing currently in use as well as new designs. Also creating drawings for equipment components.
• Working independently and/or with others to create project plans to test and implement new/improved tooling, fixturing and processes.
• Validating and implementing new and improved designs.
• Create required documentation for new tooling, fixturing and processes (quality specifications, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, etc.).
• Follow all safety guidelines/requirements including wearing PPE as required.
• Other duties as assigned, responsibilities and duties may change at any time due to the needs of the organization with or without notice.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required. At least 2 years of completed college coursework and current student status are required. Degrees/areas of study in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Environmental Health and Safety are highly preferred.

Competencies & Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering/continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with and use of common lab tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope).
• Experience working with equipment in a production environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office needed.
• Ability to work independently, be resourceful, and collaborate with others.
• A high attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and customer service is a must.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, and critical thinking skills required.
• Must be adaptable through periods of change and growth and be able to multitask based on prioritization and time sensitivity.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position operates within both a production and professional office environment. An individual working in this role routinely is required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, bend, and use various machines and tools. Required to wear and use proper PPE gear if applicable. Specific vision abilities are required for parts of the job to include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The position will also sit at a desk and use office equipment such as a computer, phone, photocopiers/scanners, and other peripherals. This position may require light lifting in order to move boxes of materials and/or supplies up to 25 pounds. Travel is not required.