Engineering Co-Op

Stars and Stripes; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate: $20.00

Job summary

Performance Health is seeking an Engineer Co-Op to join our Manufacturing team in Akron, OH. The Co-Op will work on quality and process design improvements for our products, with a Spring 2027 full-time schedule (40 hours per week) and potential extension into summer 2027.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program with a 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher and a major in an engineering discipline. Strong communication skills and proficiency with analysis tools are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate engineering program.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Major in Engineering (Chemical; Mechanical; Polymer Science; Biomedical; Mechanical Eng. Tech).
• Proficiency with analysis/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in validation updates.
• Assist extrusion and automation projects.
• Maintain engineering records for registrations.
• Assist investigations of customer complaints.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings and instructions.
• Contribute to waste reduction and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analysis tools

Communication skills

Education

Engineering major

GPA 3.0/4.0

Job description

Performance Health is seeking an Engineer Co-Op to join our Manufacturing team in Akron, OH. The Engineering Co-Op will work on projects related to the quality and process design improvements of our products.

The duration of this Co-Op is Spring 2027 working full time, 40 hours per week with opportunity for extension through summer 2027.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in validation updates
• Assist in Extrusion and Automation projects
• Update product engineering records to include proper documentation for registrations
• Participates in and assists with the coordination of elements of investigations regarding customer complaints.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Manufacturing projects to eliminate waste and deliver cost savings
• Quality and Regulatory projects to ensure process and products are in compliance with customer, internal, and governmental standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university
• Major in an Engineering discipline (Chemical; Mechanical; Polymer Science; Biomedical; Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Proficiency with analysis/reporting tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• This is an intern/co-op role with an hourly pay rate of $20.00

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.