Engineering Co-Op Position at Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Overview
Draper seeks Co-op Students to support research and development of new or existing systems hardware software components and materials. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary environment contributing to diverse engineering disciplines while collaborating with engineers and technicians. The position offers opportunities to enhance quality processes across the full engineering lifecycle.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and develop engineering solutions for complex problems
- 2Implement and test systems performing analysis and documentation support
- 3Generate comprehensive test reports with visualizations and conclusions
- 4Complete coursework to understand engineering processes systems and equipment
- 5Assist with preventative maintenance scheduling and equipment calibration records
- 6Maintain lab procedures and optimize measurement data interpretation
- 7Develop lab layouts and organize tools for efficient facility management
- 8Analyze and interpret measurement data for review and decision making
- 9Collaborate across functional teams to achieve project objectives
Requirements10
- 1Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program
- 2Commitment to full-time 6 month co-op period with flexible hour arrangements
- 3Strong technical writing and presentation abilities
- 4Excellent adaptability to dynamic environments and changing priorities
- 5Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint and Excel
- 6Sophomore to senior year status in a science degree program
- 7Demonstrated hands-on laboratory instrumentation skills
- 8Ability to function effectively in cross-functional teams
- 9Outstanding organizational and time management capabilities
- 10Analytical thinking and problem-solving expertise
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