Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op – Spring 2027 (Akron)

Performance Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Performance Health seeks an Engineer Co-Op to join our Manufacturing team in Akron, OH. The Co-Op will support quality and process design improvements across products, with a Spring 2027 start and 40 hours per week.

Opportunity for extension through Summer 2027. Responsibilities include assisting validation updates, extrusion and automation projects, updating engineering records, and participating in investigations of customer complaints.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree at an accredited college/university (full-time).
• Overall GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency with analysis/reporting tools and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in validation updates.
• Assist in extrusion and automation projects.
• Update product engineering records with proper registrations documentation.
• Participate in investigations of customer complaints.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment and systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and written/verbal instructions.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks and make adjustments as directed.
• Support manufacturing projects to reduce waste and deliver cost savings.
• Contribute to quality and regulatory initiatives to ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Analysis/reporting tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or graduate student (Engineering)

Tools

None

Job description

Performance Health seeks an Engineer Co-Op to join our Manufacturing team in Akron, OH. The Co-Op will support quality and process design improvements across products, with a Spring 2027 start and 40 hours per week.

Opportunity for extension through Summer 2027. Responsibilities include assisting validation updates, extrusion and automation projects, updating engineering records, and participating in investigations of customer complaints.