Mechanical Engineer Co - Op

Position Summary & ObjectiveThe Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is a temporary position to develop the skills of a student enrolled in a College Engineering program to evaluate their potential for future opportunity at American Hydro. Essential Functions Performed by the Position  Accountabilities:Assist the Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering departmentsIntroduced to engineering standards & practices and learn about the hydro turbine components designed and manufactured at American HydroTrained in our current CAD software and will create drawings as directedAdditional advanced software training may be provided to experienced trainees to include structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamicsWillingness and capacity to learn and adaptAccuracy in drawings and calculationsSpeed of correct completion of tasks assignedMain ResponsibilitiesCommit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customersPractice Mechanical Engineering skills as needed to assist in project design development. Must recognize limitation gaps in education/experience and consult freely with appropriate supervisor to efficiently complete assigned tasks while learning the job functionPerform data reduction and prepare tabular/graphical presentationsBecome proficient in use of company design/analysis software and interpretation of the resultsExercise communication skills in report writing and proposal developmentAssist in assembly of company’s technical documents (example: Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, engineering reports, etc.)Assist field engineers/shop personnel to collect machine data, complete check sheets, perform hardware inspections, index testing, etcKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Written Communication, TeamworkAttention to detail; Analysis; Critical thinking; Problem-solving skillsCommunication skills; Ethics; Interpersonal skills; Math skills