Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Lab & R&D Experience

A. O. Smith Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corp.

in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking engineering co‑op students to gain hands‑on experience across disciplines in testing, research, and product development. You will work with seasoned engineers on meaningful projects that support our research teams, manufacturing, and other areas of the company. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an engineering program and will complete three working terms, with two consecutive terms allowed but not for Summer only participation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering program.
• Junior standing or higher (will discuss possible earlier start with experience).
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Chemical or biological sciences
• Or a related Engineering field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A desire to seek new information
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or statistical tools

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Assisting with product and process design improvements
• Conducting testing, data collection, and analysis
• Creating and updating engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting manufacturing process optimization efforts
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges
• Assisting with quality investigations and corrective actions
• Analyzing production and quality data to identify improvement opportunities
• Presenting project updates and recommendations to engineering and operations team

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Data analysis experience

Education

Some College

Currently Enrolled in Engineering

Job description

A. O. Smith Corp.

in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking engineering co‑op students to gain hands‑on experience across disciplines in testing, research, and product development. You will work with seasoned engineers on meaningful projects that support our research teams, manufacturing, and other areas of the company. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an engineering program and will complete three working terms, with two consecutive terms allowed but not for Summer only participation.