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Samtec

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op- Purdue

Samtec, New Albany, Indiana, United States, 47150

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Overview Samtec, Inc., a $1B+ privately held, global electronic connector manufacturer in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op in a fast-paced, non-bureaucratic environment. The company highlights a 5A1 rating by D&B, rapid sales growth, a low associate turnover rate, and recognition as one of the Top 5 Places to Work in the Louisville Metro area.

The co-op will work with various managers and areas within our engineering department to gain exposure to different aspects of engineering. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust within team members, maintaining customer focus, and initiating and following up on actions taken.

The ideal candidate will be able to work with and take direction from senior engineers, be creative, passionate, and resourceful, and take initiative to explore new solutions to the issues presented.

The student will be exposed to and expected to learn the basics in the many different technologies used at Samtec. These may include but are not limited to the following:

3D / Parametric part and tooling design

Finite element analysis

Plastic extrusion, injection molding, insert molding

Progressive stamping of copper alloys and other metals

Electroplating of precious and semi-precious metals

Metallography, metrology, and statistical analysis

Stress and force calculations

Dimensional, electrical, and force analysis equipment

Failure analysis including SEM, X-ray, etc.

Reflow soldering

Automated and hand assembly equipment and processes including those employing vision technology

Signal integrity regarding high speed electrical signals and their application

Rapid prototyping

Qualifications

Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Eager to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills

Demonstration of flexibility, innovation, customer service, and ability to create win/win solutions

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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