Engineering Co-op Intern: Hands-On, Impactful Learning

Fairbanks Morse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Federal Equipment Co. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an Engineering Intern/Co‑Op for April 2026. You will work closely with the Engineering Leader and cross-functional teams to gain hands-on experience in design, project coordination and shop support.

This paid internship offers exposure to real-world engineering challenges and professional mentorship. Responsibilities include creating drawings, reviewing specs, and supporting procurement and installation activities, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate with management, staff and shop floor.
• Previous experience leading teams.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to build working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine design parameters with Engineering Manager, Project Engineer and Sales Engineer in kickoff meeting.
• Write advance purchase requisitions for long delivery items and submit to Engineering Manager.
• Review proposals, pre-engineering forms and customer specs; flag issues.
• Advise on design problems and work on potential solutions with Engineers.
• Prepare detailed drawings.
• Prepare shop order forms.
• Run blueprints for customer approval, fabrication and installation.
• Maintain accurate time records and report weekly to Engineering Manager.
• Observe shop progress daily and flag potential problems.
• Assist to solve equipment installation problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership experience

Multitasking

Relationship building

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Equipment Co. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an Engineering Intern/Co‑Op for April 2026. You will work closely with the Engineering Leader and cross-functional teams to gain hands-on experience in design, project coordination and shop support.

This paid internship offers exposure to real-world engineering challenges and professional mentorship. Responsibilities include creating drawings, reviewing specs, and supporting procurement and installation activities, with emphasis on safety and