Mechanical Engineering Co-op / Internship

Position Summary:  The Co op for Machine Products Engineering (MPE) is an entry level engineering position.  The Co op is responsible for either new product engineering or design engineering and may rotate across the portfolio to gain exposure and experience depending on tenure and availability of work.  The Co op is guided by a more senior engineer and assigned projects will inherently be limited in scope to allow the co op to experience both design and build stages.  This could alternatively be done through concurrent work on multiple projects.  Areas of focus may include new product development, mechanical, manufacturing, application engineering and testing.     Job Responsibilities:  New Product Engineering: Concept design solutions. Analysis and application of engineering principles to concepts. Technical performance of the resultant machine/design. Compliance with appropriate safety protocols.   Design Engineering: CAD geometry creation and modification. Creation and compliance with design standards.   Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, define and implement solutions that prevent recurrence of the problem. Interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Comprehend and effectively communicate verbally and in writing to specific audiences while using good judgement regarding appropriateness of communications. Detail oriented with the ability to communicate technical information effectively with other functional engineering areas and other downstream departments within GWR. Work collaboratively in a team environment, interact in a positive manner with customers and co-workers. Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver results. Willing to cross train and learn.    New Product Development   CAD Skills: Solid Model Creation: model simple prismatic and rotational shapes from examples or from scratch, create family tables, download 3D images and use them appropriately, use standard UDF's appropriately. CAD Data Manipulation: use proper protocol for checking items in and out.   Business System Skill: Time entry. Existing component research and identification. Sales Order BOM: initiate a Sales Order BOM change with proper effectivity. Machine and Assembly History: research a machine sales order with serial number, sales order number, or network number. Machine Design Component Design: use standards books to apply proper fits, material selection and feature representation. System Design: develop ETO's based on similar designs, use design reviews and FMEA's as needed, designs consist of static assemblies Component/Assembly Identification: review assemblies for completeness and appropriateness under direction.   Detailing - GD&T and Tolerancing: GD&T and Tolerancing Applications: Apply simple GD&T using examples or under instruction, use standards book to apply proper fits.     Preferred Education/Training/Experience: 3+ years of BS degree completion Prior Co op experience a plus   Professional Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: NA   Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook Internet Project Management Software SAP   Travel Requirements: None anticipated / required, may include opportunity to travel domestically with senior engineer   OFFICE ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   WORK ENVIRONMENT   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.  Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.   DISCLAIMER The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities.  The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.   Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.