Fall Engineering Co-Op – 240000GJ-6340

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This Hendrickson Co-Op/Internship position within the Advanced
Technology Group (ATG) is different than a traditional internship. The
ATG Co-Op is ideal for students that want to obtain real-world work
experience while they are in school. Co-Op/Internship opportunities are
available year-round with terms that may include Fall, Winter and/or
Summer. These work terms may alternate accordingly with the academic
terms defined by your schools required Co-Op/Internship curriculum.

The ATG Co-Op/Internship program balances classroom theory with periods
of hands-on experience to fulfill your programs graduation
requirements. Hendrickson values sustained commitments, employee
development, and internal promotions. To this end, we are looking for
candidates who are interested in starting their career off right by
gaining a much more in-depth work experience that allows them to put the
skills they are learning in the classroom to practice in real-world
application as they develop. The ATG Co-Op/Intern will work
independently and in collaboration with Engineers.

Essential Functions

Assist in developing the fundamental scientific principles of operation
in product concepts.

Create mathematical models of product components & systems and analyze
their performance to determine design suitability for prototyping and
testing.

Provide design/drafting support for product layouts and production
releases.

Manage testing programs for suspension, brakes, air springs, and shocks
with in-house and outside testing labs.

Write test requests and coordinate availability of test
samples/hardware.

Monitor progress to ensure on time completion.

Develop test record filing systems and manage systems to ensure accuracy
and completeness of information.

Aid in completing lab benchmarking on general performance data (i.e.,
articulation, curb climbing, etc.)

Assist lab technicians in performing strain gauging, data acquisition,
and data reduction.

Support divisional prototype activities by working with suppliers and
internal customers to process prototype orders and requisitions.

Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled student in an Engineering program

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in a 4.0 grade scale

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and ability to manage
time efficiently

Strong PC skills that includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office
and Outlook

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Additional Information

– Requisition ID: 240000GJ