Engineering Co-Op Spring 2026

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Co-Op, where you will provide essential support in product design and engineering initiatives. This role involves working on impactful projects that cater to diverse markets, including industrial and military sectors. You will gain hands-on experience in creating CAD documentation, performing dimensional analysis, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product performance. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for aspiring engineers looking to make a difference in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Vacation Days

Personal Holidays

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant engineering degree.
• Experience with CAD software and MS Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layout drawings and perform product performance calculations.
• Collaborate with various departments to solve engineering problems.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Report Writing

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Engineering Co-Op will provide general engineering support, which includes but is not limited to product design, CAD documentation, improvement initiatives, and lab support. This person will work on impactful projects that relate to business needs, working with products that serve industrial, commercial, residential, municipal, and military markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Prepare layout drawings and assemblies, dimensional analysis, review mechanical components for functional compatibility and perform product performance calculations as necessary to support engineers working on design projects.
2. Create new and maintain old Bills of Material structure.
3. Design new and/or modified products using CAD equipment and software.
4. Communicate well with all personnel inside and outside the company structure including Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Purchasing & Inventory Control, Suppliers, Customers, and other personnel.
5. Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
6. Provide technical assistance to Engineering and all other departments as needed or assigned.
7. Collaborate with manufacturing in the solution of manufacturing, inspection, assembly and testing problems. Collaboration with marketing and applications engineering with respect to customer concerns or requirements.
8. Investigate product improvement opportunities and shortcomings discovered through testing or field performance data. Develop solutions and or improvements.
9. Work in lab to build appropriate test apparatus to verify product design.
10. Run product verification tests in lab as necessary.
11. Some travel required for customer and supplier liaison activity.
12. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Working toward B.S. Mechanical, Mechanical Tech, or Electrical Engineering.
2. Experience with modeling software (SolidWorks preferred), as well as thorough knowledge of all MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Access).
3. Strong Communications and Organization skills.
4. Accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process instructions.
6. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
7. Able to safely operate in a wide variety of factory settings.
8. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. The position includes deskwork using a computer, following up with production in Machine Shop or Assembly Areas, and assisting with product testing in the Lab.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement program, 401(k) match.
2. Paid time off including vacation, personal holidays & paid holidays.
3. Opportunity for advancement.
4. Competitive starting pay.