Product Development Co-op

Product Development Co-op

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Type: Temporary full-time internship (Co-ops run January to August and June to January)

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

About ECS

We’re in the risk management business. With our help, our clients keep their fire sprinkler systems safe. Whether it’s a risk to lives, structures, properties, or everyday business, we guide clients to the best answer for their safety. Corrosion is our enemy and safety is our goal.

To accomplish that goal, we’ve come to understand why and how corrosion happens. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution because a truly cost-effective combination of devices, systems, and management approaches depends on your individual needs. And we never stop finding new and better ways to serve those needs.

Job Summary:

This co-op position offers students hands-on experience in a fast-paced design engineering environment, providing the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for a future engineering career by solving design and engineering problems alongside a team of experienced engineers. This role is involved in designing and optimizing a wide range of manufactured products, supporting production implementation, and contributing to the creation of new, high-quality products used in the fire protection industry.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work on design projects supporting the Engineering team’s efforts in new product development and sustaining engineering of existing product lines
• Design and build prototypes, test fixtures, and other assemblies as necessary

Qualifications

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong ability to use power tools and hand tools to build/modify production fixtures mechanical prototypes to support objectives (Mechanical Engineering Co-op)
• Strong ability to use electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes and digital multimeters to build/modify production test rigs and electronic prototypes (Electrical Engineering Co-op)
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills. Able to understand complex issues and provide appropriate, effective solutions
• Understanding of CAD fundamentals
• Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tight timeline situations
• Flexible and a strong willingness to adapt and be an advocate for change
• Ability to work through multiple obstacles to complete daily tasks
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Education and Experience:

• Actively enrolled in bachelor's or master's degree program in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate. Must have reliable means of transportation.
• This is an in-office position requiring regular working hours at ECS headquarters.
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods at a desk or work bench and working using a computer.
• Use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time
• Occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sit.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear
• All above could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitation

Travel:

• No travel is required. Travel opportunities may arise but are not guaranteed or required.