R&D Validation Engineer Co-op — Hands-on Testing

Hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hendrickson is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical and air suspensions, axle systems, springs, stabilizers, and bumper components for the commercial transportation industry. We seek a PATH Student Program Co‑Op in Validation R&D to gain hands-on experience in an engineering test lab environment while collaborating with product development technicians.

You will help design test rigs, develop procedures, acquire data, and contribute to design

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of basic engineering fundamentals including statics, dynamics, physics, calculus, and materials.
• Effective oral, written, and PC skills mandatory, with emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Product Development Technicians to facilitate test setup, execution, inspection, documentation, and analysis.
• Schedule testing and prototype building.
• Specify and purchase equipment required for projects to properly evaluate product testing.
• Design, develop, and document test procedures to accurately evaluate products. Conduct testing and report on the results.
• Acquire and analyze test data with data acquisition system and other means—report results.
• Assist in the creation of Design Verification Plans (DVP) for products requiring validation physical testing.
• Commitment to a safe work environment via completion of safety training and adherence to standard safety procedures.

Skills

Excel

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Hendrickson is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical and air suspensions, axle systems, springs, stabilizers, and bumper components for the commercial transportation industry. We seek a PATH Student Program Co‑Op in Validation R&D to gain hands-on experience in an engineering test lab environment while collaborating with product development technicians.

You will help design test rigs, develop procedures, acquire data, and contribute to design