What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer Co-op position at Ametek?
Abaco Systems is a global leader in commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics. With more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defense, industrial, energy, medical, communications and other critical sectors, Abaco’s innovative solutions align with open standards to accelerate customer success.
Abaco Systems is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2021 sales of more than $5.5 billion.
Summary
Your focus will be the development of hardware documentation, including but not limited to: Cables, enclosures, Circuit Cards, and Components. You will have hands on exposure to product design, development and Manufacturing for our Avionics and Network Products and systems. In addition, as a Co-Op you will utilize your skills in support of Mechanical, Thermal, and other environmental analysis and simulations. Including publishing reports and hands on experience with running test equipment and performing tests. Determine design approaches and parameters. Model components and systems as well as create drawing packages for fabrication. Learn to perform structural and thermal analysis of electronic systems. Support vibration and thermal testing of aerospace systems
Responsibilities
- Learn to design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic packaging for use in Mil/aero applications
- Determine design approaches and parameters
- Learn to perform structural and thermal analysis of electronic systems
- Support vibration and thermal testing of avionics systems
Qualifications
- Presently working on bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum completion of two years of undergraduate coursework with Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering focus
- Experience using SolidWorks or 3D CAD software
- Familiarity with finite element analysis in thermal, flow, and structural is desirable
- Understanding of Materials and Processes used in the electronic packaging is desirable
- Familiarity with dynamic and thermal testing is desirable
- Highly motivated with the ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, oral and written communication skills
Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to controlled information that may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents.