R&D Co-Op- Applicators Group

The R&D Engineering Co-op position is for our Applicators Group. The co-op will be assigned a mentor and at least two “real world” projects to complete during their assignment. We are looking for innovative thinkers that are proven problem solvers. This position is for a minimum of 8 months starting in January 2027 and ending in August 2027. 

This individual would be expected to become skilled at project engineering and new product development. They would be responsible for

• Assisting in developing new applicator products 
• Testing both new products and released products 
• Assisting with sustaining engineering projects
• Participate in bi-weekly and quarterly meetings presenting their work as needed
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university at the time of the Co-op program
• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering technology with junior status or higher
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, 2D/3D CAD tools [SolidWorks, AutoCAD] 
• Understanding of GD&T and Prototyping and follow test protocols and record results 
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 8 months, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications 

• Currently holding a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher
• Currently a rising senior in bachelor degree program 
   

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

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