What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer Co-Op position at Watlow?
Seeking an Electrical Engineering Major, AND Computer Science/Software Major
The Design Engineering (Spring/Fall) Co-Op is a 6-9 month immersive design experience. 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 Watlow’s technical development center (TDC) and manufacturing center of excellence (MCOE) in Winona, Minnesota, participants will work on impactful projects in design and development of products within our Industrial Control Systems division. They will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world design projects while collaborating closely with mentors and experienced engineers.
Design Engineering Co-Ops will support some or all of the following as related to their engineering major/discipline and Co-Op projects:
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Design Engineering (Spring/Fall) Co-Op is a 6-9 month immersive design experience. 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 Watlow’s technical development center (TDC) and manufacturing center of excellence (MCOE) in Winona, Minnesota, participants will work on impactful projects in design and development of products within our Industrial Control Systems division. They will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world design projects while collaborating closely with mentors and experienced engineers.
Design Engineering Co-Ops will support some or all of the following as related to their engineering major/discipline and Co-Op projects:
- Design and development of new products or redesigns of existing products (i.e. controllers, sensors, control systems).
- Conduct experiments to aid design.
- Investigate paths to utilize automation to reduce development time.
- Build prototypes and participate in prototype design reviews.
- Complete reliability, experimental, and validation testing and evaluate results for new or existing products.
- Evaluate products for functionality enhancements and/or cost improvements.
- Work within a cross-functional team to gain exposure to other design engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering.
- Completed a minimum of two years of a bachelor’s degree program in one of the above engineering majors.
- Good written and verbal communication
- Available to work full-time in Spring 2026 - Summer OR Fall 2026 in Watlow’s Winona, MN, location.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.