Marine Systems Engineering Co-Op — Hands-on Prototyping

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation's Mercury Racing is seeking a student to join the Mercury Racing Product Development team in Fond du Lac, WI as a Systems Engineering Co-Op. You will test mechanical and electrical engine components and contribute to prototype builds while gaining hands-on experience.

As a current BS student in Electrical Engineering or similar, you’ll work full-time Jan–Aug 2027, 40+ hours per week, with a pay range of $18–$27.50 per hour. Relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time (40+ hours per week) during January–August 2027.
• Working knowledge of powertrain or drivetrain components.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, lab instruments, and measurement devices (calipers, gauges).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and self-motivated; ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support system level component testing and validation of mechanical and electrical systems
• Assist with hands-on component prototype and production builds
• Assist with test instrumentation and post-test data analysis

Skills

Powertrain knowledge

Lab instrumentation

Calipers & gauges

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Self-motivated

General supervision

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or similar

Sophomore status with 48 credits

Tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

CAD software

Job description

Brunswick Corporation's Mercury Racing is seeking a student to join the Mercury Racing Product Development team in Fond du Lac, WI as a Systems Engineering Co-Op. You will test mechanical and electrical engine components and contribute to prototype builds while gaining hands-on experience.

As a current BS student in Electrical Engineering or similar, you’ll work full-time Jan–Aug 2027, 40+ hours per week, with a pay range of $18–$27.50 per hour. Relocation is available.