**This is a full-time Fall/Winter 2023 Co-Op onsite in Herndon for currently enrolled students**

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

We are looking for Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering students interested in working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to support multiple people and manage multiple diverse tasks and projects, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

 Location

This role is based in our Herndon, VA office.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support production of mechanical and electrical system parts and assemblies by:
• Assisting in getting quotes for parts and assemblies
• Ordering and receiving parts while tracking against a Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Packaging parts and preparing and managing shipments
• Inventory management and organization
• Assist engineers in the design, development, testing, inspection, installation, and operation of optical, mechanical, and electrical components and assemblies
• Build and operate custom electro-mechanical testing setups with flexibility to adapt to new challenges during debug processes
• Assist with recording test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in products or test methods; compare test results to design specifications and test objectives
• Conduct part inspections and generate inspection reports
• Operate basic fabrication equipment such as drill press, hand tools, manual lathe, etc.
• Work with Engineering teams to evaluate and complete departmental projects within budget and schedule constraints
• Interact with and support customers and engineering teams

What are we looking for?

• Pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's in a Sciences related field with extra weight given to Engineering/Technologies majors
• Relevant Technician experience
• Ability to stand continuously as well as bend, squat, and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building in a clean room environment and related equipment
• Knowledge of electrical enclosures, wire harness assembly and soldering, adhesives/bonding, and kitting and receive instructions
• Understanding of tooling for inspections such as gauge pins, thread tapping, calipers, volt meters, and power meters
• Hands-on experience with building from assembly drawings
• Experience with handling equipment such as:
• High pressure systems
• ESD Sensitive electronics
• Variety of testing equipment and program interfaces

Executive Order 14042 directs Government Contractors and Subcontractors to provide COVID-19 safety protocols for all employees working on or in connection with a Federal Government contract.  These safety protocols include, among other requirements, a vaccine mandate requiring full vaccination for employees of covered federal contractors, with limited exceptions for those legally entitled to an accommodation. As a Government Contractor, we require all employees to (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated; or (b) obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. Any offer from the Company is contingent upon you meeting this requirement prior to starting your employment.

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.