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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Vista, CA, is seeking engineering Co-Ops and interns for its Optical Group. The role supports development of FireFly, FireHawk, and HALO transceiver lines in a fast-paced environment.

Hours start at a minimum of twenty per week with flexible M-F scheduling 8AM-6PM. Pay is $22.00 per hour; tuition assistance and 401k participation are available through Samtec's student program.

Qualifications

• 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 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

• Assist with assigned projects within the Optical Group.
• Work with engineers to provide support and follow up on actions.
• Learn basics of multiple disciplines and technologies during the internship/co-op.
• Support design, manufacturing, and analysis tasks as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position at Samtec, Inc

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.

Description

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
• Finite element analysis
• 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

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