CO-OP ENG

Position: CO-OP ENG 2026
The Co-op positions at Watlow offer a 6-8 month immersive experience for students seeking more than a typical internship. This program allows participants to step away from their academic studies and engage in real-world engineering challenges directly tied to the company's strategic objectives.

Located at one of Watlow's manufacturing center of excellence (MCOE's), co-op participants will work on impactful projects in design, testing, automation, and manufacturing development. They will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world manufacturing projects while collaborating closely with mentors and experienced engineers.

Co-ops will learn how to:

* Design and build fixturing for product manufacturing.

* Conduct experiments to aid manufacturing cell design.

* Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.

* Develop lean manufacturing standard work.

* Aid in the development of work instructions for manufacturing operators.

* Test and analyze new and existing products (heaters, sensors, controllers, or software).

* Build prototypes and participate in prototype and equipment design reviews.

* Handle fabrication, tooling, wiring, and building control panels.

* Complete reliability, experimental, and validation testing.

* Evaluate laboratory results.

Qualifications:

* Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, or a similar field.

* Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility.

* Ability to start in June of 2026 or January 2027.

Additional Co-op Perks:

* Housing stipend or corporate housing available.

* Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan.

* Mentorship program and networking opportunities.

* Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives.

The Watlow co-op program offers students a chance to be part of a team working on projects that matter. It provides valuable experience beyond the classroom, allowing participants to build their engineering careers in a meaningful way.