Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Lab Work & Product Improvement

Franklin Electric; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Electric's Fort Wayne engineering team offers a hands-on Co‑op that links classroom learning to real‑world product and process development. You will assist engineers with design, testing, and continuous improvement while gaining exposure to data analysis and documentation.

Work with cross-functional partners, collect and interpret data, and contribute to project execution and result presentation. Prior internship or coursework is valued; enrollment in an accredited engineering program

Qualifications

• Pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Completion of foundational engineering coursework appropriate to the assignment is required.
• Previous internship, co‑op, laboratory, design‑team, manufacturing, or hands‑on project experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of products, systems, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering, test, and process data to support product validation, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing, to support project execution and deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, present project results, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives throughout the co‑op assignment.

Education

Engineering degree

Foundational coursework

Tools

CAD

Engineering analysis

Data acquisition

Statistical analysis

Programming

ERP/PLM

Job description

Franklin Electric's Fort Wayne engineering team offers a hands-on Co‑op that links classroom learning to real‑world product and process development. You will assist engineers with design, testing, and continuous improvement while gaining exposure to data analysis and documentation.

Work with cross-functional partners, collect and interpret data, and contribute to project execution and result presentation. Prior internship or coursework is valued; enrollment in an accredited engineering program