Fall 2026 Materials Engineering Co-Op

Summary

The co‑op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

• The student will apply principles learned in school to hands‑on situations, such as process and product design.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in process and/or product engineering throughout his/her co‑op experience.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Student will attend regular departmental meetings.
• Student will attend training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills

• Full‑time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Student will spend 50%–60% of time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.

• Co‑ops will be paid $25.00 per hour/40‑hours a week.
• Monthly housing stipend (requirements must be met to qualify)
• Given top priority for future co‑op rotations and full‑time positions.