Engineering Co-op - United States

Location(s): Rochester Hills, MichiganCompany: MolexCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 192135Apply: JobAre you an aspiring engineer eager to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join our team as an Engineering Co-op and play a pivotal role in assisting with various project-related tasks while learning to apply engineering principles in a professional setting. You will support design engineers with all product development phases required to bring automotive connector concepts into production and interface with internal departments to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner. If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey and make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our engineering team as a co-op! As a co-op, you will be expected to work onsite at our Rochester Hills office 15 to 25 hours per week. What You Will DoAssist in documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans under supervision. Participate in concept development, integrating considerations for manufacturing, economics, and customer requirements.  Collaborate on Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies with guidance.  Utilize CAD / 3D modeling to assist in creating product models and drawings using GD&T methodology, ensuring alignment with functional requirements.  Contribute to developing Design Validate Plans and Reports (DVP&R) to validate product performance and analyze test results using statistical methods.  Provide hands-on experimentation support for R&D projects. Support root cause analysis using methods like 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone diagrams with guidance.  Maintain basic engineering timelines, escalate barriers, and support task completion and technical reviews. Prepare presentation material for internal and customer reviews. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Working towards Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.Enthusiastic and eager about tackling real-world problems, expanding knowledge of essential engineering tools, and contributing to the product development process in the automotive industry. Brings initiative and creative ideas to address problems and develop new products. What Will Put You AheadWorking towards a Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 1-3 years of engineering experience, relevant internships, and/or working on project teams, preferably in product design or a related field.Knowledge of an experience with CAD software, specifically NXAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).