Mechanical Engineer Co-op

Summer 2024 

Job Purpose:

To support design and development of products used in Fluid Handling systems. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.

Essential Duties:

• Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:
  • Analysis of competitive products
  • Creation of detailed design drawings
  • Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)
  • Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (Finite Element Analysis, etc.)
  • Review of instruction manuals and product literature
  • Lab and field testing
  • Work effectively in a team environment
• Analysis of Graco and competitive products including performance, features, cost, etc.
• Assist in standard product support activities, such as:
  • Analyzing and writing products for Engineering Change Orders
  • Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field
  • "Minors" (cost reduction, packages, product upgrade)
• Maintain current level of technical knowledge
• Develop knowledge of:
  • Graco product line
  • Operational systems
  • Graco and industry design standards
  • Graco Quality Management System
  • Graco customer applications and requirements