Instructor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in Rock Hill, SC

Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern

Location: Rock Hill, SC (applicants must be within commuting distance to Rock Hill, SC)

Job Type: 20-25 hours per week

Salary: $28.00-$34.00/hr, Commensurate with Experience

Classification: Non-exempt

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN
 

About the Position:

The Bedgear Research & Innovation Lab employees are on the front lines of innovation in performance sleep and recovery systems. Our team works together to help the company grow and expand to stay ahead of the curve. We allow for a high degree of freedom in different research projects, to permit researchers to learn and grow at a pace that benefits everyone.

We are looking for mechanical engineers who are pursuing a master's degree in mechanical engineering, or who have completed their masters. We are looking for individuals that are experienced with CAD Software and are looking for research and design experience.You will be tasked to create CAD designs and participate in a fast-paced fabrication process. Examples of projects may include the designing of sleep pods for athlete’s recovery rooms, devices for material testing, and equipment for bio-mechanical measurements. Fast prototyping and innovative research are at the core of the experience here at Bedgear’s Research & Innovation Labs.

What's Expected (including but not limited to):

• Use CAD Software (SolidWorks) to produce innovative designs and 3D models/assembly for products and presentations.
• Interpret design information from existing plans, sketches, and visualizations to create detailed mechanical models and building plans.
• Produce 3D models that are expected to be 3D printed.
• Transfer mechanical designs of projects to fabrication firms, company partners, and contracted engineers/designers.
• Analyzing data to effectively design new systems or modify existing systems.
• Analyzing data related to fabric and material testing.
• Take an active role in designing different products while brainstorming ideas with team members.
• Expected to travel and collaborate with contracted engineers, field technicians, and Bedgear staff.
• (0-10% Time expected to travel, this may vary)

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (and currently persuing a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)

Desired Skills:

• Experience with hands on fabrication. (preferred)
• CAD Software Experience (SolidWorks) (preferred)
• Experience with pneumatic systems (A plus but not required)
• Experience with UL Safety Standards (A plus but not required)
• Programming Languages (MATLAB or Python) (A plus but not required)
• Experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering (A plus but not required)
• Experience in electrical design with embedded applications with the use of microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi (A plus but not required)
• Experience in the field of carpentry (A plus but not required)
• A project portfolio

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!