We're looking for a: Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op
St. Louis, MO
About the Program:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Setup and program automated assembly and inspection equipment.
- Evaluate laboratory results.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering or a similar field.
- Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility.
- Ability to start in January 2026 OR June of 2026.
Additional Co-op Perks:
- Housing stipend or corporate housing available.
- Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan.
- Mentorship program and networking opportunities.