Product Engineer Co-Op

Job Objective: As a Product Engineer Co-Op, you will work with a mentor to gain valuable real-world experience assisting with design, development, and testing of product. This is a multi-rotation commitment, not just a summer role. Rotations are designed to, but not limited to, the following rotation plan:
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Learn essential engineering skills and processes within product design, manufacturing, testing.
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Grow on learnings and gain confidence in more complex tasks within California Closets development process
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Implement skills in engineering projects
This Co-Op will be for the 3 rotations of:

• Summer 2027 (May-Aug)
• Winter 2028 (Jan-April)
• Fall 2028 (Sept-Dec)

This is a paid Co-Op.
Note: This plan can be changed depending on agreed upon schedule.
We are attending the GSVU Career Fair on 10/14. Applications will be reviewed following the Career Fair.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Product Design/Development
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Create parts/assemblies within CAD Software, detail them in an engineering drawing and release using an Engineer Change Notice.
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Create or modify technical specifications with the direction of Product Engineer.
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Prototype product and product applications
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Design and execution of testing protocols
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Mock up existing parts to simulate future changes or new products
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Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effective
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Write lab reports detailing the protocol, results and analysis
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Maintain project schedule and budget
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Assist Engineering Product Engineers as assigned.
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Maintain Test Lab
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Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Training/Education Requirements: High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) required (Engineering preferred)
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Have completed at least one class within a lab setting with experience with writing lab reports
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Have completed at least one class or training using a 3D CAD software (e.i. OnShape or Solidworks)
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Ability to work with limited supervision
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Strong computer skills including: MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint).
Preferred Skills and experience:
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Ability to create parts/assemblies/drawings within a CAD Software
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Knowledge on how to use shop tools (chop saw, hand drills, nail gun, drivers, etc.)
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Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
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Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop
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Environmental exposures may include dust and loud noises.
Physical demands and work environment:
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Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
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Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop
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Environmental exposures may include dust and loud noises.
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