Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- Purdue

About the role

Samtec, Inc., a $1B+ privately held, global electronic connector manufacturer in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op interested in working in a fast-paced, non-bureaucratic environment. The co-op will work with various managers and areas within our engineering department to gain exposure to different aspects of engineering. This position is responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust within team members, maintaining customer focus, and initiating and following up on actions taken.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with and take direction from senior engineers, be creative, passionate, and resourceful while taking initiative to explore new solutions to presented issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned engineering projects
• Collaborate with senior engineers and team members
• Initiate and follow up on engineering actions
• Learn and apply various engineering technologies used at Samtec, including but not limited to:
  • 3D / Parametric part and tooling design
  • Finite element analysis
  • Plastic extrusion, injection molding, insert molding
  • Progressive stamping of copper alloys and other metals
  • Electroplating of precious and semi-precious metals
  • Metallography, metrology, and statistical analysis
  • Stress and force calculations
  • Dimensional, electrical, and force analysis equipment
  • Failure analysis including SEM, X-ray, etc.
  • Reflow soldering
  • Automated and hand assembly equipment and processes, including those employing vision technology
  • Signal integrity regarding high-speed electrical signals and their application
  • Rapid prototyping

Requirements

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Eagerness to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills
• Demonstration of flexibility, innovation, customer service, and ability to create win/win solutions