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Dorman Engineering Co-Op in Colmar, Pennsylvania
Engineering Co-Op
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Date: Feb 12, 2025
Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915
Company: Dorman Products
Job Summary
The primary role of the product engineering co-ops is to assist senior product engineers at various stages of the product development process. Co-ops are exposed to all aspects of product development and will be able to see the impact they made on a product’s final design. Co-ops will be involved in reverse engineering practices, initial design benchmarking, reviewing and/or editing engineering drawings, and product validation testing. We are seeking future engineers who can think freely and use creative methods to solve problems and develop innovative solutions.
Primary Duties
Benchmark Original Equipment (OE) automotive samples according to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), ASTM, or other industry established testing standards
Disassemble and measure automotive product samples with metrology equipment including vision and contact-based Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
Interpret measurement data in engineering software including SolidWorks and FARO CAM2.
Utilize SolidWorks for simple fixture design – SolidWorks mechanical design certifications made available to any co-op who wishes to take the exam.
Utilize lab equipment for product testing: Material Harness Testers, Spring Rate Testers, Static Burst Tester, Tensile/Compression Testing Machines, Temperature Pressure and Flow Meters, and other Product Team specific testing equipment
Learn and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to engineering drawings
Analyze test results and provide conclusions to senior engineers for review Use problem solving processes to identify root cause of failures while recommending improvements and/or design changes
Attend vehicle try-ons at Dorman’s on-site garage (The Proving Grounds)
Qualifications
Attention to Detail
Eagerness to Learn
Proactive Attitude
Good Organization Skills
Ability to work with Hand Tools
Communication Skills including the ability to explain engineering topics to nontechnical members of the Product Team
Physical Requirements: Capability to lift 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.
Education / Experience
In school for mechanical engineering or similar degree.
Preferred Majors: Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
Level of Experience Sought:
Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op
Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op
Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op