Mechanical Engineer Co-op — Hands-On Rotations & Mentorship

KOCH Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on projects

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

KOCH Finishing Systems in Grand Rapids, MI offers a Mechanical Engineering Co-op designed to provide hands-on experience across engineering, sales, field services, research and development, and manufacturing. You will rotate through multiple departments, working on real projects and receiving mentorship from experienced engineers to develop technical and professional skills.

The program emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to solve practical challenges in a professional environment, with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in rotating through diverse functional areas.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic engineering software tools.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments to gain experience in engineering, sales/estimating, field services, R&D, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real-world projects.
• Apply academic knowledge to solve engineering challenges in a professional setting.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation as needed.

Skills

Rotational program interest

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Task management

MS Office

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software tools

MS Office suite

Job description

KOCH Finishing Systems in Grand Rapids, MI offers a Mechanical Engineering Co-op designed to provide hands-on experience across engineering, sales, field services, research and development, and manufacturing. You will rotate through multiple departments, working on real projects and receiving mentorship from experienced engineers to develop technical and professional skills.

The program emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to solve practical challenges in a professional environment, with