2026 Engineering Co-op

About ITT:

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion. 

 

• Motion Technologies: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~ 4,000; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets. 
• Industrial Process: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~3,400; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts. 
• Connect and Control Technologies: (Revenue of $0.8B; headcount of ~ 3,800; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

 

Position Summary

Position: Engineering Co-op (January 2026 start)

Location:  Westminster, SC

Major:  Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Automotive or related)

Academic Schedule:  1 rotations (May - August 2026)

Status: Full Time (40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Rate of pay: $23 per hour depending on class year

 

Summary:

Compact Automation Products belongs to the ITT family of companies. With a dedicated focus on technical solutions for specific application needs we can supply customers with the latest technologies in Hydraulic Cylinders for linear motion and force, Air Cylinders for pneumatic linear reciprocating motion and Linear Actuators that can use different mediums to achieve straight line motion control. With bore sizes from 8mm to 8 inches and forces up to 5,000 pounds, our small but powerful products are some of the easiest to repair in the field. We also specialize in customizing and modifying standard cylinder designs to fit your specific application requirements.

 

This rotational position will provide the successful candidate with impactful opportunities in Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality. 

 

The position is located in Westminster, SC, which is about 20-25 minutes from Clemson University.

 

The ITT Westminster Engineering Co-Op Experience-

During each rotation our Co-Ops work with the Engineering Manager to develop a list of projects that will be the responsibility of the Co-Op to manage and complete. The nature of these projects will be determined based on a combination of interests of the student, business needs, and aptitude of the student to complete the tasks required. These projects are meant to stretch the student to develop new skills, experience and will require hands-on involvement in areas outside of engineering like machining, assembly, and quality. We strive to make the “ITT Engineering Co-Op Experience” unique by providing opportunities to experience the aspects of an engineering career which can’t be learned in a classroom with the aid of a coach and mentor.

 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Essential Responsibilities

• Update Manufacturing work instruction manuals.
• Work with Operations Management, Engineering and Quality to investigate and capture priorities and tasks  
• Use Excel and MS Word to track and update project documents  
• Concept and Create 3D models, production drawings, and Bill of Materials
• Complete analysis of Customer applications and Manufacturing requirements
• Participate in product testing and product development
• Assist in manufacturing process improvement projects
• Perform other duties as assigned   

Position Requirements

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse and global employees, including the ability to motivate and energize
• Must have a thirst for learning and passion for solving complex problems
• Ability to work in a combination office and assembly/machining environment
• Must wear safety glasses and safety shoes

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Engineering program with a minimum 2.50 GPA

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$20 - $23 per hour