RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING CO-OP

Hendrickson - Canton, OH

Full-time - Intern

Canton, OH

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About the position

The Research & Development Engineering Co-op at Hendrickson offers students a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in an engineering test lab environment. This role focuses on designing test rigs, developing test procedures, and working closely with product development technicians to acquire and analyze valuable test data for product design and development. The co-op is available for the Spring, Summer, and/or Fall terms, providing a real-world, innovative, and diverse experience aimed at nurturing future leaders in the engineering field.

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.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• 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 required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work experience in a test lab, machine shop, or a business setting is a plus.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in an engineering test lab environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced product development technicians.
• Real-world application of engineering principles.