Filtration Media Electrical/Mechanical Co-op- Spring 2027

Cognitioworld; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitioworld in Cookeville, TN invites engineering students to join as a 9–12 month internship. You will support experienced staff across R&D, Test Engineering, Data Science, and control systems, gaining hands-on experience with PLCs, instrumentation, and manufacturing processes.

You will help develop new lab equipment, test methods, and fixtures, document processes, and learn to apply safety and quality standards. Strong collaboration and a drive to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC logic and control systems (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Strong documentation and drawings for processes.
• Interest in test method and fixture development.
• Methodical, data-based problem-solving approach.
• Ability to follow HSE and Technical Function Standards and Practices.
• Strong decision quality and results-driven mindset.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness for self-development and learning on the job.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced engineering staff in R&D, Test Engineering, Data Science, and control systems.
• Work on new media and materials, chemical systems, advanced manufacturing systems and processes.
• Develop new laboratory equipment, procedures, and test methods.
• Engage in inferential data analysis and predictive tool creation.
• Perform PLC programming, cabinet building, and control systems for R&D or pilot line equipment.
• Document processes, generate and document test methods, and apply electrical/mechanical knowledge to filtration media manufacturing processes.

Skills

PLC logic

Control systems

Documentation

Drawings

Test method development

Fixture development

Data-driven problem solving

HSE standards

Communication

Collaboration

Self-development

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering & Technology or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support experienced engineering staff in Research & Development, Test Engineering, Data Science, and control systems.
• Work on new media and materials, chemical systems, advanced manufacturing systems and processes.
• Develop new laboratory equipment, procedures, and test methods.
• Engage in inferential data analysis and predictive tool creation.
• Perform PLC programming, cabinet building, and control systems for R&D or pilot line equipment.
• Document processes, generate and document test methods, and apply electrical/mechanical knowledge to filtration media manufacturing processes.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program (BS or MS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, or related fields.
• Experience with PLC logic and control systems, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Skilled in documentation and drawings for processes.
• Experience or interest in test method and fixture development.
• Methodical and data-based approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to follow Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and Technical Function Standards and Practices.
• Strong decision quality and results-driven mindset.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to self-development and learning from others on the job.
• Minimum preferred GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for a 9 to 12-month period, with 12 months preferred.