Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Conductix-Wampfler is a progressive and growing organization that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities in a variety of markets where power in motion is required. You will be supported by an organization that is known as an industry leader in the mobile electrification market, that not only manufactures high quality products in the conductor bar, festoon, commutator, industrial cable, cord and hose reel lines, but provides "service after the sale" that drives our niche in the market.

Co-Op position is expected to run from Jan-Aug, or May-Dec, but flexibility in timing is possible.

The person in this position completes project specific tasks while working in the engineering department and test lab while utilizing Solid Works, Excel, and Word.

include the following:

• Completes design, drawing, and analysis work in Solid Works and/or AutoCAD.
• Carries out testing of product including writing the test request, analyzing the results, and documenting findings.
• Writing technical instruction manuals
• Proposes and implements design, material, and process changes to existing products to reduce overall product costs. Works with product development teams to help execute successful product launches.
• Coordinates with Product Managers, Purchasing and Manufacturing to identify cost and performance improvement opportunities.
• Create and Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) through the Solid Works, Jira and SAP approval and sign off procedure.
• Supports and upholds the Quality and EHS policy.
• Upholds the Core Values.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering. Other fields in engineering may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and derive conclusion(s).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve algebraic equations and work with mathematical concepts of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to write concise, technical instruction manuals
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or communicate. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for inspection and analysis of pieces.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. During travel noise levels may require the use of hearing protection. Work in our prototype or test facility will require the use of PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.