American Hydro is a leading provider in the hydropower generation industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom hydro turbines. Based in York, Pennsylvania, we support renewable energy projects by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that power communities sustainably. Our work is guided by core values of safety, urgency, one team, community, integrity, and a can-do attitude. At American Hydro, we foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees take pride in their craftsmanship, support one another, and make a meaningful impact in advancing clean energy.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary & Objective
The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is a temporary position to develop the skills of a student enrolled in a College Engineering program to evaluate their potential for future opportunity at American Hydro.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
Accountabilities:
- Assist the Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering departments
- Introduced to engineering standards & practices and learn about the hydro turbine components designed and manufactured at American Hydro
- Trained in our current CAD software and will create drawings as directed
- Additional advanced software training may be provided to experienced trainees to include structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics
- Willingness and capacity to learn and adapt
- Accuracy in drawings and calculations
- Speed of correct completion of tasks assigned
Main Responsibilities
- Commit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customers
- Practice Mechanical Engineering skills as needed to assist in project design development.
- Must recognize limitation gaps in education/experience and consult freely with appropriate supervisor to efficiently complete assigned tasks while learning the job function
- Perform data reduction and prepare tabular/graphical presentations
- Become proficient in use of company design/analysis software and interpretation of the results
- Exercise communication skills in report writing and proposal development
- Assist in assembly of company’s technical documents (example: Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, engineering reports, etc.)
- Assist field engineers/shop personnel to collect machine data, complete check sheets, perform hardware inspections, index testing, etc
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork
- Attention to detail; Analysis; Critical thinking; Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills; Ethics; Interpersonal skills; Math skills
Required Education and Experience
Current student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering
Licenses or Certifications Required
- None
Environment and Working Conditions
- Normal Office Environment
- Some responsibilities require this role to be on the shop floor
Travel Requirements (percent)
- None
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
What We Do
A global provider of products and services to the automotive, beverage and steel industries, Enprotech Corp is comprised of three core units: Enprotech Industrial Technologies, Bevcorp LLC and Hercules Machine Tool and Die. Enprotech Corp has become the preferred provider of high-value-added services, products, systems and solutions for customers in automotive, steel, beverage and other heavy industries. A major strength that separates Enprotech from the competition is our ability to support, maintain, repair and rebuild heavy production equipment and controls. Another differentiating factor is our superior supply of spare parts, components and sub-assemblies. Enprotech has unique capabilities to help keep our customers competitive in their respective industries. Enprotech operates in the global economy and recognizes that our clients do too. Our customers must achieve and maintain the highest level of competitive capabilities to survive and prosper. We are here to help meet those goals. In addition to its strong internal resources, Enprotech has alliances with many international firms to bring state-of-the-art solutions to our customers. Enprotech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITOCHU International Inc. which is owned by ITOCHU Corporation, a company traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
