Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Performing engineering calculations to analyze product designs for functionality and specification accuracy

Assisting with resolution of technical issues related to product design, system design, and compliance with industry standards

Participating in site visits and working with end-user customers

Participating and presenting in design review meetings

Using 2D and 3D modeling software to create and maintain engineering documentation

New Product Development: Co-ops gain exposure to new product design by participating in the conceptualization and development of innovative new products or modifications to existing products. Co-ops will learn the art of balancing engineering design, functional requirements, customer needs, and aesthetic appeal. Responsibilities may include: Fabricating and evaluating product concepts Assisting in creation of detailed drawings, 3D models, schematics, specifications, installation instructions, assembly prints, and test reports Utilizing analytical tools including Finite Element Analysis (ABAQUS) and Matlab Participating in site and supplier visits Participating and presenting in design review meetings

Fabricating and evaluating product concepts

Assisting in creation of detailed drawings, 3D models, schematics, specifications, installation instructions, assembly prints, and test reports

Utilizing analytical tools including Finite Element Analysis (ABAQUS) and Matlab

Participating in site and supplier visits

Manufacturing Engineering: Co-ops work in one of our two Solon manufacturing facilities gaining direct exposure to the day-to-day operations of the plant. Responsibilities may include: Routing and BOM changes for products which are being manufactured on site Assisting with capital equipment purchases, maintenance improvements, and tooling improvements. Supporting process improvements projects including tooling design, working with outside vendors, assisting personnel on the manufacturing floor, and conducting time studies geared towards improving cost, efficiency, and safety. Engaging with the Quality department, including correcting and updating technical information on product drawings, designing gauges to be used for inspection and testing of product, and updating or creating documentation used for collection of inspection data. Supporting and understanding nVent’s Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. As part of their manufacturing experience, co-ops will be immersed in Lean Manufacturing processes, improvements, events, evaluations, and projects. These include Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S events, TPM implementation, SMED Projects for set-up reduction, and CCF & MMF events.

Routing and BOM changes for products which are being manufactured on site

Assisting with capital equipment purchases, maintenance improvements, and tooling improvements.

Supporting process improvements projects including tooling design, working with outside vendors, assisting personnel on the manufacturing floor, and conducting time studies geared towards improving cost, efficiency, and safety.

Engaging with the Quality department, including correcting and updating technical information on product drawings, designing gauges to be used for inspection and testing of product, and updating or creating documentation used for collection of inspection data.

Supporting and understanding nVent’s Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. As part of their manufacturing experience, co-ops will be immersed in Lean Manufacturing processes, improvements, events, evaluations, and projects. These include Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S events, TPM implementation, SMED Projects for set-up reduction, and CCF & MMF events.

Labs and Product Approvals: Co-ops build and support test programs for EFS products. Responsibilities may include: Developing test plans to verify product design intent Supporting efforts to ensure product compliance with codes and standards Procuring and assembling materials, and conducting validation testing Designing and improving test fixturing Gaining hands- on experience using various prototyping equipment (3D prints, CNC, Laser cutter, etc.)

Developing test plans to verify product design intent

Supporting efforts to ensure product compliance with codes and standards

Procuring and assembling materials, and conducting validation testing

Designing and improving test fixturing

Gaining hands- on experience using various prototyping equipment (3D prints, CNC, Laser cutter, etc.)