About the role#
The Quality Engineering Co-Op program provides a 6 to 8 month immersive experience at a manufacturing center of excellence. This role allows students to step away from academic studies to engage in engineering challenges tied to strategic objectives. You will work on projects in manufacturing development while collaborating with mentors and experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with technicians on first articles to support system acclimation and onboarding.
- Lead investigations into non-conforming defects, focusing on top recurring issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in 8D corrective action processes for internal and customer-driven projects.
- Drive process control improvements using statistical tools and equipment.
- Identify and monitor process parameters to detect nonconformance early.
- Apply statistical methods to solve complex process control issues.
- Engage in learning opportunities to expand technical knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor or master degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
- Availability to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility.
- Ability to start in January 2027 or June 2027.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. (sponsorship is not available).
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Term: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid position.
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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