Engineering Co-op: Hands-On Manufacturing & Design

Placon Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking Engineering Co-op students to join our team starting January 2027. This onsite role offers hands-on experience across manufacturing, product development, automation, and quality initiatives while you develop technical and analytical skills.

You will work Monday–Friday with traditional office hours, supported by mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering program.
• Junior standing or higher (rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate).
• Experience with CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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 teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

CAD software

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering program enrollment

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking Engineering Co-op students to join our team starting January 2027. This onsite role offers hands-on experience across manufacturing, product development, automation, and quality initiatives while you develop technical and analytical skills.

You will work Monday–Friday with traditional office hours, supported by mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations teams.