What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineering Co-Op Spring 2027 position at Hendrickson?
Position Purpose
Working hands-on with product development support the design, test, evaluation, manufacturing and procurement of auxiliary axle suspension components.
Essential Functions
, We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.
Working hands-on with product development support the design, test, evaluation, manufacturing and procurement of auxiliary axle suspension components.
Essential Functions
- Provide design/drafting support for new product layouts, concept generation, prototype evaluation and production releases using NX.
- Work with Product Development Technicians to facilitate set up, execution, inspection, documentation and analysis.
- Schedule testing and prototype building.
- Specify and purchase equipment required for projects to properly evaluate product testing.
- Design, develop and document test procedures to accurately evaluate products.
- Acquire and analyze and report out test results.
- Assist with the creation of Design Verification Plans (DVP) for products requiring validation physical testing.
- Develop Power Point presentations for project design reviews.
- Write Product Evaluation Requests for project testing.
- Write Engineering Change Requests.
- Complete Engineering Change requests Notice documentation.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field required.
- Knowledge of basic engineering fundamentals included but not limited to: statics, dynamics, physics, calculus and materials required.
- Effective written, oral and PC skills required (emphasis on Excel).
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
- Previous experience in a test lab, machine shop or in a business setting preferred.
- Frequent sitting and working at a computer for extended period of time
- Office and shop floor setting
- Teamwork
- Development and continuous learning
- Manage projects and programs
- Researching information
- Relationship building
, We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.