Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op - WIN

We're looking for a: Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op 

Winona, MN

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.