Engineering Co-op Program - 2027

Timken; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken invites engineering students to join its Engineering Co-op Program, designed to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges at a global technology leader. Co-ops work full-time alongside experienced professionals on projects that support Timken's products, operations, and customers worldwide.

Open to full-time students pursuing an engineering Bachelor's Degree. Programs include Manufacturing Engineering, Sales Engineering, and general Engineering tracks with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Ability to relocate.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be enrolled in a full-time engineering Bachelor's Degree program (12 semester/credit hours) at a four-year university.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time (40 hours per week) alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects.
• Support Timken's products, manufacturing operations, and customers worldwide.
• Gain exposure to Manufacturing Engineering, Sales Engineering, and general design/engineering disciplines.
• Participate in professional development activities and cross-functional team settings.

Skills

Relocation

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

What The Timken Company makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world’s infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join theTimkenteam to write your own unique story and help drive what’s next.

A career atTimkenmeans you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world—improving the efficiency of today’s industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what’s possible in their world of motion.

Engineering Co-op Program

Launch your engineering career with hands-on experience at a global technology leader. The Timken Company's Engineering Co-op Program is designed for motivated engineering students who want to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.

This program is open to full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Co-ops work full-time (40 hours per week) alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that support Timken's products, manufacturing operations, and customers worldwide.

Manufacturing Engineering: Work directly within one of Timken's U.S. manufacturing facilities, gaining experience in process improvement, quality systems, supply chain operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operations excellence.

Sales Engineering: Develop both technical and business acumen through rotations in sales support, field sales, marketing, and business management. This path includes opportunities to work in a sales district office and learn how engineering solutions create value for customers across diverse industries.

Engineering: Gain exposure to product innovation, engineering analysis, testing, and customer-focused solutions through a variety of engineering disciplines such as Design Engineering, Application, and Research & Development.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience contributing to real engineering projects with measurable business impact.
• Opportunities to work alongside industry experts, mentors, and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to multiple engineering and business disciplines within a global manufacturing company.
• Professional development through presentations, networking events, leadership exposure, and technical training.
• Enhanced communication, problem-solving, project management, and teamwork skills.
• A deeper understanding of potential career paths within engineering, manufacturing and technical sales.
• Opportunities to build your professional network and establish connections across the organization.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Ability to relocate.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutvisa sponsorship.
• Must be enrolled in a full-time engineering Bachelor's Degree program (12 semester/credit hours) at an accredited four-year university.

Why Timken?

At Timken, co-ops are trusted with meaningful responsibilities and supported by a team dedicated to helping them grow professionally and personally.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025. We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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