What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2025 position at Careers @ Hendrickson?
Position Purpose:
Hendrickson is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium – and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; and bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry.
The heart of Hendrickson is its people. We are always searching for talented students to join our team, and value the opportunity to develop students’ knowledge. An internship or co-op with Hendrickson is a hands-on opportunity for students to bring the classroom to life.
Essential Functions:
- · Assist senior engineers in developing new wheel end products
- · Assist senior engineers in developing disc and drum brake systems
- · Update engineering drawings and maintain them in the Teamcenter engineering database
- · Provide design, drafting, and testing support to assist with new product launches
- · Devise, initiate, and interpret results of engineering tests to evaluate product performance
- · Assist senior engineering in competitive product evaluation
- · Create Creo 3-D models for parts fit up studies
- · Perform other tasks as needed by the department
- · Enrolled student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- · Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
- · Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- · Strong PC Skills (spreadsheets, word processing) a must, and proficiency in AutoCAD and 3-D modeling a plus
- · Ability to handle multiple assignments and complete tasks with demanding time frames and minimal supervision
- · Strong numerical and analytical skills
- · Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills
- · Enjoys working “hands-on” in the test lab
Physical Demands:
-Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time
-Periods of handling prototype parts, bending down, and lifting parts
Environmental Conditions:
-Office setting
-Occasional work in laboratory or factory setting
Behavioral Traits:
- Effective oral and written skills required.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
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.
