Mechanical Engineer Co‑op: Rotational Hands-On Experience

South Western Communications, Inc.; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Real-world exposure to engineering

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems offers a Mechanical Engineer Co-op designed to provide hands-on experience across engineering, sales and estimating, field services, R&D, and manufacturing. You will rotate through multiple departments to build a broad understanding of our business.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, you will work on real projects and gain practical design, analysis, testing, and reporting skills while collaborating with cross-functional

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.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Engineering, Sales & Estimating, Field Services, R&D, and Manufacturing.
• Assist with design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems.
• Participate in cost estimations and customer proposals.
• Support project implementation and on-site installations.
• Contribute to product development initiatives and process improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems offers a Mechanical Engineer Co-op designed to provide hands-on experience across engineering, sales and estimating, field services, R&D, and manufacturing. You will rotate through multiple departments to build a broad understanding of our business.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, you will work on real projects and gain practical design, analysis, testing, and reporting skills while collaborating with cross-functional