What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op position at Watlow?
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
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.
Co-ops Development Skills May Include Learning How To
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.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
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.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
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.
Co-ops Development Skills May Include Learning How To
- 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.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, computer science, 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.
- Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan.
- Mentorship program and networking opportunities.
- Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives.
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.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
- Annual Incentive Program
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
