p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Project Work (Core Focus) - Support the development of engineering models and datasets that describe check valve performance by: + Developing simplified, first-principles models to understand: + Effects of gravity and installation orientation on valve behavior + Relationship between valve position and effective flow area + Influence of spring force on opening and closing characteristics + Translating valve geometry into mathematical or simplified analytical models + Creating visualizations (graphs, curves, spreadsheets) to describe relationships between variables + Documenting assumptions, limitations, and areas requiring further validation + Organizing findings into structured datasets to support future development of a valve sizing tool Supporting Engineering Activities + Create and edit modeling files, including parts, assemblies, and drawings + Assist with prototype assembly, testing, or data collection as needed + Support root cause investigations or product validation efforts + Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and problem-solving discussions + Provide general project support across Engineering initiatives . Strong candidates will demonstrate: + Curiosity and a desire to understand how mechanical systems work + Willingness to take ownership of ambiguous problems and break them into manageable pieces + Ability to apply basic engineering principles (statics, forces, geometry, etc.) to real-world situations + Comfort asking questions, testing ideas, and refining approaches + Clear communication of technical concepts, even when solutions are not perfect This role is ideal for students who want to build real engineering judgment, not just complete assigned tasks.