at nVent Management Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Description
We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The EFS Engineering Co-op Program is a structured experiential learning program that gives students the opportunity to couple their academic knowledge with practical situations in the work place, and simultaneously allows nVent to evaluate students as potential direct-hire talent. The Program is rotational between various departments, including Product Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Labs and Compliance, and Digital Media Development. It is designed to engage students in the entire engineering process from development, through testing and applications, and to production. Students are assigned rotations and projects based on their academic levels and engineering capabilities, and are given opportunities to champion these projects to completion and make significant contributions to existing processes. Our candidates are hands-on problem-solvers who are analytical, creative, and highly professional. We seek confident leaders who take the initiative to drive results.
Program Eligibility:
Ideally will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, with an electrical engineering focus preferred.
Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited college or university and must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout rotations.
This is a full-time program offering 40 hours of work per week.
We value the opportunity to develop students' knowledge of our business, and offer the following benefits to our co-ops:
* Paid co-op positions in a world-class design, testing, and manufacturing environment
* Hands-on experiences in engineering and manufacturing, with integration into existing engineering teams and assignments under experienced, like-degreed mentors
* Opportunities to work alongside company and industry leaders possessing top educational and career credentials, as well as diverse backgrounds and experiences
* Rotation between several engineering departments and nVent EFS manufacturing facilities to experience the entire engineering process from development to production
* Interaction and collaboration with global teams
* Development and improvement of critical interpersonal skills, including global communication exposure, etiquette, and presentation skills
* Opportunity to practice classroom theories, and use experiences gained in the work environment to inform class choices and career goals
* Dedicated management team for the program, with company representatives who balance co-op placements and business needs with student development, while providing support to students through their first professional career experiences
ENGINEERING ROTATIONS:
** Depending on the degree and/or desired career path, students will be placed into some combination of the below rotations.**
1) Applications Engineering: Co-ops work within a team of engineers who design and implement new products within existing product lines. Responsibilities may include:
* Performing engineering calculations to analyze product designs for functionality and specification accuracy
* Assisting with resolution of technical issues related to product design, system design, and compliance with industry standards
* Participating in site visits and working with end-user customers
* Active participation and presentation in design review meetings
* Use 2D and 3D modeling software to create and maintain engineering documentation
2) New Product Development: Students gain exposure to new product design by participating in the conceptualization and development of innovative new products or modifications to existing products. Students will learn the art of balancing engineering design, functional requirements, customer needs, and aesthetic appeal. Responsibilities may include:
* Fabricating and evaluating product concepts
* Assisting in creation of detailed drawings, 3D models, schematics, specifications, installation instructions, assembly prints, and test reports
* Utilizing analytical tools including Finite... For full info follow application link.
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
