Application Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

ITT Inc. - English US; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

ITT Inc. in Stafford, Texas is seeking an Application Engineering Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027. The role focuses on centrifugal pumps, customer specs interpretation, and pump fundamentals.

It offers hands-on exposure to pump design, hydraulics, and production processes while participating in career development programs. The position targets junior or senior undergraduates in mechanical or industrial engineering, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate student in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Interest in pump engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Able to work full-time during the co-op period.

Responsibilities

• Support centrifugal pump selection and assist with proposal generation.
• Review and interpret customer specifications.
• Develop understanding of pump mechanics and operation.
• Participate in process-improvement projects.
• Gain exposure to pump production and related manufacturing processes.
• Complete Pump Fundamentals (Pumps 101) training.
• Learn to read pump curves and anatomy.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Education

Undergraduate student in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C'treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands includeFriction Technologies, KONIandAxtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands includeITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace ControlsandkSARIA.

Position Summary

Position: Application Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Location: Stafford, TX

Academic Schedule: January – August 2027 (full-time, 40 hours per week)

During your ITT co-op, you will conduct various engineering projects in one or more areas of Engineering. Co-op's will also have exposure to and learn various aspects of Engineering practices in these areas. Our ITT co-op's also participate in our summer Career Readiness programming which provides professional development and networking opportunities that will equip you with the skill sets required to successfully transition from college to career.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support centrifugal pump selection and assist with proposal generation
• Review and interpret customer specifications
• Develop understanding of pump mechanics and overall pump operation
• Participate in special projects focused on process improvements
• Gain exposure to manufacturing processes related to pump production
• Complete training in Pump Fundamentals (Pumps 101)
• Learn to read and interpret pump curves
• Build knowledge of pump anatomy and common pump symptoms
• Develop understanding of pump hydraulics and system curves

Position Requirements

• Junior or Senior undergraduate student in the areas of mechanical or industrial engineering

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
• 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

25-30