2026 Engineering & IT Co-op

Our co-op program offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects. Partnering with industry professionals, participants will contribute to the development and enhancement of Sub-Zero Group's products while gaining practical experience to complement their studies.

Co-op assignments are typically 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday for 8 months.

Spring (January 2026 - September 2026) & Fall (May 2026 - January 2027) Co-ops:

• Design Engineering: Work closely with Engineers, Drafters, and Technicians to design, develop, test, and document new designs as well as enhancements to Sub-Zero Inc. products. Create a concept, prototype it, build it to test, and then redesign the product to make any necessary corrections.
• Operations & Production Engineering: Step into the heart of manufacturing and be part of a fast-paced production team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact. You’ll work side-by-side with skilled hourly team members and collaborate with engineers from reliability, test, quality, and manufacturing to keep things running safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
• Reliability Engineering: Work closely with experienced engineers to support the development and testing of Sub-Zero Group, Inc. products by creating test plans, building fixtures, and documenting procedures. You’ll assist with product teardowns, root-cause analyses, and design reviews, while analyzing sensor and warranty data to identify trends. You’ll also help prepare reports using statistical tools to define performance targets and assess risk. You will have the opportunity to take the lead on projects and gain hands-on experience in product development, data analysis, and engineering problem-solving.
• Azure IoT Engineering: Work alongside mobile and embedded software teams to develop the Cloud IoT solutions that make our products smart. Activities include backend software development, software design, automated testing development, defect investigation, and participating in Agile ceremonies.
• IoT Test & Validation: Work with a cross-functional engineering team to develop and execute software testing of the Sub-Zero IoT ecosystem. Activities would include automated test development, executing test plans, and generating test reports in support of embedded firmware. This role also includes performing basic wiring, soldering and assembly of test equipment.
• IT Data & Analytics: Gain real-world experience with modern data platform, data engineering, analytics, and reporting tools and techniques. Embedded within the development team, implement and support products which may include data replication, data modeling and transformation, analytics dashboarding and reporting, and data and analytics tool process improvements. Participate in Agile Scrum development methodology and multi-tier software development and deployment process. Work collaboratively with team members, leadership and stakeholders, and regularly report status of work tasks.
• Integrated Systems Engineering: Design and implement automated test systems to verify the quality and performance of luxury residential appliances. Work closely with other engineers to provide test engineering support for the manufacturing floor. The test systems may include data acquisition, vision test systems, and electrical and mechanical interfaces. Assist in development, documenting, programming, and building manufacturing test equipment. Provide troubleshooting support and training to manufacturing personnel.
• Embedded Test & Validation: Work with software development team to develop and execute testing of Sub-Zero appliance firmware. Activities include but are not limited to automated test development, manual testing, and troubleshooting of electronics. This role also includes development of test rigs involving wiring, soldering, and other hands-on assembly and debug.
• Business Relationship Manager (BRM): Assist in supporting the development and management of strategic relationships between business units and IT. You’ll help identify and prioritize business needs, assist in translating them into actionable initiatives, and contribute to fostering collaboration across teams to drive value and innovation. This role will prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal teams and leadership. Shadow Business Relationship Managers and contribute to stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Manufacturing Engineering – Fabrication: Support and enhance manufacturing operations with a focus on Fabrication and New Product Development. You’ll apply principles from Industrial and Mechanical Engineering to analyze processes, design fixtures, and drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality across the plant. In the Fabrication area, you’ll collaborate closely with CNC programmers and design engineers to ensure manufacturability and safe production of components. You’ll also contribute to New Product Development by supporting prototype builds, refining fabrication methods, and integrating feedback into design iterations. Gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks for CAD modeling and drawing creation and develop a strong understanding of how engineering decisions impact real-world manufacturing outcomes.
• IT Web Development QA: Collaborate as a member of a well-established development team focused on delivering high-quality technology solutions. Your contributions will include manual testing, building automated tests using TestComplete, improving observability and performance of our platforms, and assisting with the success of the development release cycle. Gain exposure to the software development lifecycle and learn to apply a “quality mindset” alongside an established team of professionals working in an agile methodology.
• IT CRM: Contribute to a well-established CRM team focused on supporting and enhancing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related applications. Responsibilities include assisting with platform configuration, system optimization, and researching best practices to improve efficiency. Gain hands-on experience in enterprise software development while collaborating with experienced developers and stakeholders in an agile environment. Additional exposure to quality assurance processes includes manual and automated testing, as well as supporting software delivery through observability and metric tracking.
• IT Innovation & Enablement: Join a dynamic team focused on driving enablement and introducing cutting-edge technologies across IT. Your contributions will include exploring emerging technologies, developing automation tools, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance processes within other IT teams. Gain hands-on experience with modern platforms, automation frameworks, and agile practices while collaborating with experienced professionals passionate about continuous improvement.
• IT Helpdesk: Gain exposure to Desktop Support resources - IT ticketing system, remote assistance & phone queues. Help troubleshoot incoming incidents, including issues related to computer hardware/software, mobile/desk phone support, printer support, conference room support, and production floor support. Help address incoming requests, including imaging new computers, setting up workstations, performing office moves, setting up home users, and installing software. Assist with ongoing Desktop Support projects & initiatives.