Engineering Co-Op - St. Louis, United States - Watlow

Description

Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

The Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op Program offers a 6-8 month opportunity designed specifically for current undergraduate students. This program requires participants to take a break from their academic studies for a semester while working at a Watlow advanced development and manufacturing site, based in St. Louis, MO. During the co-op participants will focus on growing anddeveloping skills in design, testing, automation, manufacturing cell development, and equipment build. Participants will support strategic projects, working collaboratively with mentors, team leaders, project leaders, and fellow engineers to apply their theoretical knowledge from the classroom in a real-world setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and build fixturing for product manufacturing
• Conduct experiments to aid manufacturing cell design
• Conduct Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies
• Develop lean manufacturing standard work
• Aid in the development of work instructions for manufacturing operators
• Testing and analyzing new and existing products (heaters, sensors, controllers or software)
• Building prototypes
• Participating in prototype and equipment design reviews
• Analyzing equipment to establish operating data
• Fabrication and tooling
• Wiring and building control panels
• Completing reliability, experimental, & validation testing
• Evaluating laboratory results

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial engineering, electrical, or similar degree.
• Enrolled as a rising sophomore or above is preferred
• Availability to start January 2025
• Available to take 6-8 months off from school to work at a Watlow facility
• Able to relocate to St. Louis, MO for the duration of your co-op

Additional Co-op Perks

• Housing stipend or corporate housing is available
• Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan
• Mentorship program and networking opportunities
• Opportunity to participate and support local STEM and charitable giving initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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