Mechanical Engineering Co-op (SPRING 2025)
Mechanical Engineering Co-op (SPRING 2025)
Kaleidoscope Innovation
Cincinnati, OH
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Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Engineering Co-Op Supervisor, the Mechanical Engineering Co-op assists the engineering team in the researching, designing, testing, and validating of creative and technically superior engineering solutions appropriate to each project assigned. They use projects as a learning experience to further their collegiate education while continuously improving.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Education/Experience
Tools and Equipment Used
Under the supervision of the Engineering Co-Op Supervisor, the Mechanical Engineering Co-op assists the engineering team in the researching, designing, testing, and validating of creative and technically superior engineering solutions appropriate to each project assigned. They use projects as a learning experience to further their collegiate education while continuously improving.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Generates inventive, fresh ideas that meet functional requirements
- Adjusts and/or incorporates changes in design based on feedback
- Develops design concepts for products, parts and assemblies
- Creates detailed 3D CAD models of parts and assemblies
- Develops product documentation that supports high quality production
- Delivers engineering design excellence
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- Manages deliverables and timing for self
- Delivers products that meets Kaleidoscope’s standards and when appropriate, international standards and regulations
- Develops expertise in advanced CAD skills
- Stays abreast of new and evolving technologies as assigned
- Proposes process changes to improve quality, cost and schedule
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- Performs experiments and testing supporting product development
- Helps maintain the laboratory and other facilities
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- Develops project documentation including CAD data, reports, minutes and presentations
- Uses model shop and 3D printers to build prototypes and breadboards
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- Participates in project research and brainstorming teams
- Objectively observes and understands user research inputs
- May participate in usability tests and observational research
- Performs targeted secondary research
Education/Experience
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s of science in engineering
- Prior experience within an engineering design and manufacturing environment preferred
- N/A
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Intermediate knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD
- Basic knowledge in geometric tolerance analysis
- Proficient in documentation, dimensioning and specification writing
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize and drive towards appropriate solutions within allotted timeframes
- Basic skills in model shop processes and equipment, also manufacturing processes and tooling requirements
- Basic knowledge of research techniques including moderating and observing
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
- Intermediate ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
- Critical thinker demonstrated by checking thinking for clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, significance, logic, and fairness.
- Writes and prepares documents in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate and detailed format
- Willingness to take direction from others and to accept constructive feedback while being adaptable and flexible
- Excellent oral communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor
- Handles sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Tools and Equipment Used
- Computer workstation, typical office equipment, Laboratory instrument and measurement equipment
- Minimal: up to 10% of the time
- Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time
- Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate to employees/clients via phone, computer or in person
- Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, equipment, files, etc.
- Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
- Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
- Work typically performed in both an office and a laboratory setting.
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Seniority level
Internship -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology -
Industries
Design
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