About this role
Position Summary & Objective
The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is a temporary position to develop the skills of a student enrolled in a College Engineering program to evaluate their potential for future opportunity at American Hydro.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
Accountabilities:
Assist the Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering departmentsIntroduced to engineering standards & practices and learn about the hydro turbine components designed and manufactured at American HydroTrained in our current CAD software and will create drawings as directedAdditional advanced software training may be provided to experienced trainees to include structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamicsWillingness and capacity to learn and adaptAccuracy in drawings and calculationsSpeed of correct completion of tasks assignedMain Responsibilities
Commit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customersPractice Mechanical Engineering skills as needed to assist in project design development. Must recognize limitation gaps in education/experience and consult freely with appropriate supervisor to efficiently complete assigned tasks while learning the job functionPerform data reduction and prepare tabular/graphical presentationsBecome proficient in use of company design/analysis software and interpretation of the resultsExercise communication skills in report writing and proposal developmentAssist in assembly of company’s technical documents (example: Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, engineering reports, etc.)Assist field engineers/shop personnel to collect machine data, complete check sheets, perform hardware inspections, index testing, etcKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Written Communication, TeamworkAttention to detail; Analysis; Critical thinking; Problem-solving skillsCommunication skills; Ethics; Interpersonal skills; Math skills Required Education and Experience
Current student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering
Licenses or Certifications Required
NoneEnvironment and Working Conditions
Normal Office EnvironmentSome responsibilities require this role to be on the shop floorTravel Requirements (percent)
None Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.