Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Summer 2024

Job Description:
At TTI Floor Care North America, we pride ourselves in providing a robust experience that prepares new graduates for the competitive and ever-changing business world in the consumer durable goods manufacturing industry. We are one of the largest floor care businesses in North America, owning three of the most iconic names in the industry-Hoover®, Dirt Devil® and Oreck®. Each of these premier brands has a rich history that we're building on every day here at TTI Floor Care. We're home to not only iconic brands, but also the floor care industry's most talented individuals developing and marketing new products through inspiration, insight and dedication to quality and innovation.
What to expect:
The TTI Floor Care Engineering Co-Op program consists of 3-4 paid work semesters alternating with your schooling to provide Engineering and Product Development opportunities for high-performing Engineering students who have completed their sophomore year. Engineering at TTI Floor Care North America is responsible for the end-to-end development and management of finished goods, from ideation to commercialization. The successful candidate will gain experience in prototype development and 3D printing, test validation, mechanical or electrical design, Pro E CAD work, and the overall product development process.
Our co-op program is designed to provide you with real world experience and exposure in multiple areas within the design and validation life cycle. These co-op opportunities are comprehensive, interactive and strategically integrated into the departmental function of Engineering. We are looking for co-ops with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm, with proven leadership skills, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work cross functionally in a team setting!
Location:
This opportunity is located in the TTI Floor Care North America US headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Housing stipend offered for co-ops located outside of a 50 mile radius from office.
Requirements:

• A Sophomore or Junior working towards undergraduate degree in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related fields
• GPA of 3.0 and above (preferred)
• Self-starter with strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Open to working in a dynamic and ever changing environment
• Creative thinker with a strong aptitude for problem resolution

Expected Experiences

• 1st term: Work in the Prototype Model shop and Test Validation labs gaining experience with 3D printing, the overall prototyping process, and test operations.
• 2nd term: Work as an associate engineer developing and managing pieces of a New Product Development project; gaining experience with initial requirements development to validation of breadboard prototypes, Project Management and schedule management, and exposure to detailed design tools: DFMEA, DFM/DFA, Root Cause Analysis and issue resolution.
• 3rd term: Gain a higher level of learning of the Product Development process and how to deliver a project from concept to mass production.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This document is subject to change at any time and is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by employees with this position title. The physical requirements described on the supplemental Occupational Worksheet represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request.
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