Engineering Co-Op

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for learning the engineering and manufacturing process and developing appropriate skills in preparation for assuming an Engineering role. As an Engineering Co-Op, you will utilize engineering tools taught during your work terms to complete value-added engineering projects. You will develop new leadership and engineering skill sets in addition to applying the engineering fundamentals learned during the school terms. You will develop an understanding of Revere's production procedures, engineering, design, and safety procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Develop an understanding of Revere’s safety procedures, symbols, components, software, and manufacturers; production procedures; financial management and performance standards; testing; engineering; and design.

·         Follow written procedures to install many types of electrical components including circuit breakers, wires, lights, and other electrical apparatus.

·         Develop an understanding of the Control Systems Integrators Association’s Best Practices and Benchmarks, and applicable codes and standards.

·         Develop an understanding of project management.

·         Review project drawings for accuracy and completeness.

·         Develop skills to include design, programming, and project commissioning.

·         Maintain project-related data.

·         Prepare and deliver an end-of-term presentation to the company leadership team highlighting the stated objectives of the term, training received, projects completed, and lessons learned.

·         Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Candidate must be currently enrolled in a relevant curriculum in a college or university.

·         Basic computer literacy – Microsoft Office, e-mail.

·         Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and the general public.

·         Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

·         Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions.

COMPETENCIES:

·         Achievement Orientation

·         Continuous Learning

·         Initiative

·         Adaptability

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. 

·       The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, but some assignments are in areas where the noise level is moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

·         Working safely is a condition of employment.

·         Work is performed mostly in indoor settings. Some outdoor work may be required.

·         Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate tools, calculating instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear.

·         The employee is required to walk; required to walk upstairs.

·         The employee must be able to use his or her hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms.

·         The employee must periodically lift and/or move objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

·         Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.

·         Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.

·         Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.

·         Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: 

This is a seasonal position, and business hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, longer hours may be required.