About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op program provides a 6 to 8 month immersive experience for students. You will step away from your academic studies to work on engineering challenges tied to our strategic objectives. Working at a manufacturing center of excellence, you will apply classroom knowledge to projects in design, testing, automation, and manufacturing development while collaborating with experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Design and build fixturing for product manufacturing.
- Conduct experiments to support manufacturing cell design.
- Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.
- Develop lean manufacturing standard work and work instructions for operators.
- Test and analyze products including heaters, sensors, controllers, and software.
- Build prototypes and participate in equipment design reviews.
- Handle fabrication, tooling, wiring, and control panel assembly.
- Complete reliability, experimental, and validation testing.
- Set up and program automated assembly and inspection equipment.
- Evaluate laboratory results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, computer science, chemical engineering, or a similar field.
- Availability to take a semester off from school to work on-site.
- Ability to start in January 2026 or June 2026.
Location & details#
- Location: Winona, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 6 to 8 months (rolling term).
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About Watlow
Watlow is an industrial technology company that focuses on temperature control, power control, and thermal systems. The firm serves sectors such as semiconductor processing, medical equipment, and energy production. It maintains manufacturing and development facilities in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1922, the company holds over 1,100 patents and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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