Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

ETC is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op for 2027! This is an 8-9 month position for students starting in January 2027 or May 2027. The expectation would be for the student to take a semester off of school and work full-time with ETC! This is an on-site position in our Middleton, WI office.

• Makes design modifications or improvements to development projects with supervision
• Maintains project reference documentation
• Develops test and verification procedures
• May be involved in continuing engineering maintenance and manufacturing floor support of existing products
• Provides task completion time estimates
• Attends identified training classes
• Participates as a team member, works effectively in a team environment
• Becomes familiar with tools and applications utilized by department
• Learns department and corporate policies, procedures, and plans
• Uses Solidworks CAD software to design engineering solutions
• Uses programming such as Labview, C++, databases for engineering solutions
• Assists in designing and developing new tools and jigs
• Uses Quick Response Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and Lead-time reduction
• Assists with development of process standards with affected departments
• Assists in optimizing the layout and design of production processes and facilities
• Analyze production processes; develop and implement process improvement plans
• Analyze, test, and develop products and process improvements for cost reduction opportunities
• Provides engineering support to manufacturing
• Complete ergonomic and human factor studies to improve the workstation and work environment
• Other tasks as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• 1-2 years post high school education in area of specialization
• GPA: 3.0 or higher
• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering field (industrial, electrical, mechanical, etc)