Engineering Co-Op Apply now » 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