Design Engineer Co-op: Hands-On CAD & Prototyping

Vollrath Company; Sheboygan, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Vollrath Company in Sheboygan, WI is seeking an Engineer Co-op to gain hands-on experience across the full product design lifecycle—from concept and detailed design to prototyping and testing. You will support the engineering team in delivering innovative, reliable products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.

The role requires current enrollment in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program, strong CAD skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions including

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a closely related field.
• Completion of at least two years of engineering coursework prior to the co-op start date.
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least one major 3D CAD software package.
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles (mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, modeling, and drafting of mechanical or electrical components and assemblies using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, PCB designer, Firmware IDE’s).
• Conduct engineering analysis (e.g., stress, thermal, tolerance, electrical) to ensure designs meet specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and specifications following industry standards and GD&T principles.
• Build, test, and validate prototypes and test fixtures, analyzing test data and making design modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly - DFM/A).
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical documentation for projects.
• Research new materials, components, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance and efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis on design-related issues and propose effective solutions.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Independent work and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

PCB designer

Firmware IDEs

Job description

Vollrath Company in Sheboygan, WI is seeking an Engineer Co-op to gain hands-on experience across the full product design lifecycle—from concept and detailed design to prototyping and testing. You will support the engineering team in delivering innovative, reliable products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.

The role requires current enrollment in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program, strong CAD skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions including