Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2027

Precision Castparts; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid co-op position at $25/hour

Priority for future co-op or full-time positions

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Mentor, Ohio, is offering a co-op position for engineering students where they will work on assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. Students will apply principles learned in school to gain hands-on experience in equipment design and improvement.

The position offers $25/hour and provides a strong foundation for future co-op rotations or full-time roles within the organization. Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to hands-on situations.
• Accomplish performance goals with increasing responsibility.
• Identify and recommend equipment improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering disciplines

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Proficient with SolidWorks

Good writing skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The co‑op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The student will apply principles that he or she has learned in school to hands‑on situations, such as equipment and facilities design and improvement.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in facilities engineering throughout his/her co‑op experience.
• Will identify and recommend equipment improvements for specified projects.
• Student will attend regular departmental meetings.
• Student will attend training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Will perform or review procedures and documentation for existing maintenance tasks.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new equipment or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new equipment development, upgrades, and energy conservation opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and SolidWorks.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Full‑time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Preferred grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Work Environment

• Co‑op will spend 50%–60% of their time in the manufacturing plant.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Other Benefits

• Co‑ops will be paid $25/hour for 40 hours a week.
• Given top priority for future co‑op rotations and full‑time positions.