Area of Accountability:

In this position the intern/co-op will be exposed to a variety of Engineering projects at the corporate and R&D level. Support the design, test, and evaluation and manufacture of truck suspension components.

Major Responsibilities:

·         Assist in developing the fundamental scientific principles of operation of product concepts.

·         Create mathematical models of product components and systems, and analyze their performance to determine design suitability for prototyping and testing.

·         Provide design/drafting support for product layouts and production releases.

·         Manage testing programs for suspension, brakes, air springs, and shocks with in-house and outside labs.  Write test requests and coordinate availability of test samples/hardware.  Monitor progress to ensure on time completion of test.

·         Develop test record filing system and manage system to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.

·         Aid in completing lab benchmarking on general performance data (i.e., articulation, curb climbing, etc.)

·         Assist lab technicians in performing strain gauging, data acquisition, and data reduction.

·         Support divisional prototype activities by working with suppliers and internal customers to process prototype orders and requisitions.

Perform other tasks and projects as assigned