Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Starting Summer 2027)

This position is part of Novanta’s Robotic & Automation business unit. ATI is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. ATI end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, their commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives them to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available.

Primary Responsibilities

·       Design, build, and debug test hardware used in Mechanical verification testing.

·       Develop Mechanical test plans for product verification and quantification of characteristics.

·       Write reports documenting testing results.

·       Propose and/or implement design changes to existing product.

·       Evaluate nonconformance on components and/or assemblies.

·       Collaborate across a wide variety of organizations (Engineering, Quality, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing)

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

·       Ability to utilize SolidWorks (preferable) or other 3D aided drafting software.

·       Ability to use simple hand tools.

·       Experience with standard measurement and test equipment. (Calipers, Dial Indicators, Load Cells, etc....)

·       Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

·       Good communication skills.

·       Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a US citizen or green card holder

·       Must have dependable transportation.

·       GPA of 3.5+

Management Prefers

·         Experience and/or participation with a collegiate Motorsports team. Not required.

·         Good SolidWorks skills.

·         Good drawing practices, including application of GD&T
 

Travel Requirements   

·       None

Housing          

·       Fully furnished housing is provided at no cost to the student if they are non local