Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Mechanical Engineering Student for our Co-op located in our Orangeburg, SC site.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the student will assist with daily engineering tasks while learning, collaborating and working alongside Engineers and other cross-functional teams.

What a typical day looks like:

• Assist Engineering Team with time studies, reviewing documentation, drawings and CAD
• Monitor Engineering DOE (Design Of Experiment) projects
• Collaborate with Engineering Team with writing reports and reporting findings to team
• Attend team meetings and support project work as needed
  
  

Student qualities we’re seeking for this Co-op assignment:

• Junior/Senior student pursuing Mechanical/Industrial Engineering major
• CAD tools (Solidworks) experience
• Lean/Six Sigma helpful
• Enthusiastic about working in a manufacturing environment
• Highly collaborative, creative and excellent communication skills
• Previous internship experience a plus!
  
  

Co-op Program Requirements:

• Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for the semester
• Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
  
  

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).