Engineering Co-Op; UCCS
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Description Position at Samtec, Inc Samtec is seeking an Engineering Co-op at our Colorado Springs, CO location.
Please only apply if you are a student currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field at a local University.
The schedule would be a minimum of twenty hours per week. Hours may vary but are flexible, ideally support is needed from M-F 8AM - 6PM. Pay is $22.00 per hour. Co-ops are eligible to participate in our student program for tuition assistance. They may also opt to participate in Samtec's 401k plan.
The co-op will work at the Colorado Springs, CO facility with various managers and areas within our engineering department in order to gain exposure to the different aspects of engineering. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust within team members, maintaining customer focus, as well as initiating and following up on actions taken. The ideal candidate for this position 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 the issues they are presented with.
The student will be exposed to and expected to learn the basics in the many different technologies used se may include but are not limited to the following:
- 3D / Parametric part and tooling design
- Finite element analysis
- Progressive stamping of copper alloys and other metals
- Metallography, metrology, and statistical analysis
- Stress and force calculations
- Dimensional, electrical, and force analysis equipment
- Failure analysis including SEM, mechanical cross-section, 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
- Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours while maintaining a full-time course load.
- You must be available to commit to a minimum of 3 semesters.
- Co-ops are required to maintain a C grade or above in all courses to maintain status in the program.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”
QUALIFICATIONS:- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for developing new expertise and quick to pick up required skills
- Ability to understand product drawings and 3D models.
- Basic understanding of statistics
- Strong analytical thinking skills and spatial understanding
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Demonstration of flexibility, innovation, customer service, and ability to create win/win solutions
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
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