*This co-op is available for the Spring, Summer, and/or Fall terms.

Company Description

Hendrickson is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle systems; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; and bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry.

The heart of Hendrickson is its people. We are always searching for talented students to join our team, and value the opportunity to develop students’ knowledge.  An internship or co-op with Hendrickson is a hands-on opportunity for students to bring the classroom to life.

Our commitment to you as a PATH Student Program Member is to deliver you a Real-world, Innovative, Diverse Experience which will set you up for success.  We aim to nurture the future leaders of the industry with the passion, creativity, and drive needed to continue down the path of advancing the world around us.

Area of Accountability

The Material Analysis Laboratory at Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems supports New Product Development, Manufacturing, and Product Lifecycle activities across the organization. The group operates a small test laboratory capable of materialographic preparation and microscopic evaluation, hardness testing, axial fatigue testing, surface metrology, environmental corrosion testing, and others. These methods are used to evaluate new designs, improve existing products, and perform failure analysis.

Major Responsibilities 

· Plan and execute material characterization projects to validate new designs and existing products.

· Devise and coordinate manufacturing experiments to drive continuous improvement.

· Perform formal failure analysis of components/systems found defective in manufacture, assembly, or service.

· Prepare technical documents in the form of engineering notes, test procedures, and analyses.

· Present findings to engineering personnel using slides, informal summaries, and formal reports.

· Participate in laboratory management activities including maintenance, improvement projects, and capital expansion to add lab capability.