Opto-Mechanical Design Engineering Co-Op- San Diego State University

Samtec; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401k plan

Job summary

Samtec seeks an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineering Co-Op at Vista, CA, partnering with San Diego State University. You will assist design and analysis of optical transceiver products, working 20+ hours weekly with senior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain exposure to 3D design, manufacturing tech, and rapid prototyping while delivering assigned projects and collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a 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 with multiple projects.
• Eager to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills.
• Flexible, innovative, customer-focused and able to create win/win solutions.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects within the Optical Group.
• Build trust with team members and maintain customer focus.
• Learn basics of multiple disciplines and technologies from seniors.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, optical, process, data and software engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Opto-Mechanical Design Engineering Co-Op- San Diego State University

Description

Samtec, Inc., a $1B+ privately held, global electronic connector manufacturer headquartered in New Albany, Indiana, with high growth and a focus on emerging technology, is seeking engineering Co-Ops and interns for its Optical Group located in Vista, CA. This is a fast-paced environment focused on development of the Samtec FireFly™, FireHawk™, and HALO™ optical transceiver product lines.

The schedule would be a minimum of twenty hours per week. Hours may vary but are flexible, ideally support is needed from M-F 8AM - 6PM. Pay is $22.00 per hour. Co-ops are eligible to participate in our student program for tuition assistance. They may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan.

Co-ops and interns will work with electrical, mechanical, optical, process, data, and software engineers within the Optical Group. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust with 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, and be creative, passionate, and resourceful while taking initiative to explore new solutions. The ability to work part time during the school year is highly desirable.

The student will be exposed to and be expected to learn the basics of many different disciplines and technologies. Depending on the student’s background and interests, these may include:

• 3D / Parametric part and tooling design
• Advanced manufacturing technology
• Additive manufacturing for mass production
• Rapid mechanical prototyping
• Thermal design, test, and analysis
• Automated and hand assembly equipment and processes
• Manufacturing and process development
• Tolerance analysis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student pursuing a 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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