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

South Western Communications, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on rotations

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is offering a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to gain hands-on experience across multiple functional areas and to rotate through engineering, sales & estimating, field services, R&D, and manufacturing.

You will work under mentorship from experienced engineers, contribute to real‑world projects, and develop technical and professional skills that prepare you for a future in engineering roles at the company.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 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 engineering, sales & estimating, field services, R&D, and manufacturing.
• Assist with design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems.
• Support project implementation, on-site installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Contribute to product development initiatives and innovation projects.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software tools

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems is offering a Mechanical Engineer Co-op to gain hands-on experience across multiple functional areas and to rotate through engineering, sales & estimating, field services, R&D, and manufacturing.

You will work under mentorship from experienced engineers, contribute to real‑world projects, and develop technical and professional skills that prepare you for a future in engineering roles at the company.