Engineering Co-Op - Additive Manufacturing

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This position is serves as a trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing scientific competencies and manufacturing understanding. This is a temporary assignment based on the academic calendar of the affiliated school. A student generally participates in a minimum of two work periods but three is encouraged. Co-op students work under close supervisor of a more experienced engineer or manager.

Co-ops are assigned to business related projects

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as a trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing competencies
• Participates in the execution of highly technical and complex projects under the direction of a more senior manager. May or may not work independently.

Other Job Functions:

• Researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to additive manufacturing and material science
• Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records
• Operates and maintains laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) equipment
• Maintains knowledge of discipline through familiarity with current literature
• Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),
• Ensures compliance to all regulatory and safety requirements
• Performs other duties as may be required by supervisor

Experience and Skills

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in progress in a relevant field required
• Experience in mechanical, materials or aerospace engineering. May be limited to course work. Prior work experience, experience with additive manufacturing or experience with 3D printing is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocol related to the possible exposures to dust, chemicals, etc. that could potentially affect the health of the employee
• Ability to observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suites Products and other relevant software

• Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment & Conditions

This position maybe in a laboratory environment and could required the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety glasses
• Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs while performing the work.
• Ability to walk for reasonable distances while performing the work.
• Ability to lift / carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing the work.
• Ability to pull or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing the work.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

None required