Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Qualifications

Must be a 2nd or 3rd year student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strong interest in hands-on mechanical design, rotating equipment, and technical problem-solving

Ability to adjust to varying priorities and projects

Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CAD Skills preferred (Siemens Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)

This is a year-round position. We will work around your school schedule.

The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op – Product Testing role reports to a senior Mechanical Test Engineer in the Product Testing Team within the John Crane Technology Group.

The goal of this position is to provide second- and third-year students majoring in "Mechanical" Engineering with a well-rounded opportunity within John Crane-Morton Grove via comprehensive hands-on training driven by strategic Product Testing initiatives, goals and projects.

In support of John Crane’s career development initiatives, Product Testing Co-Op students will also gain exposure to other departments and career opportunities within the company.

Design and develop custom test rigs that enable validation of cutting-edge and unconventional performance requirements

Configure and assemble test rigs, including sensor integration, alignment, connectivity, and plumbing, as required

Shadow experienced Mechanical Test Engineers and Technicians, with increasing responsibility and ownership as technical skills are mastered

Write, review, and edit technical reports using Microsoft Office® and Adobe Acrobat®

Coordinate activities and work with other employees on testing programs. Assist others with tasks not specifically assigned to the team

Complete basic failure analysis activities, including investigation / reporting / resolution

Create 3D CAD models using Siemens Solid Edge

Draft 2D engineering drawings, implementing basic drawing principles and GD&T

Perform basic fluid control, mechanical, and other engineering calculations as required

Along with other team members, promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERG's) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERG's include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

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Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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