Mechanical Test Engineering Co-Op Fall 2027

Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Competitive hourly wage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH invites talented undergraduate engineers to join our Mechanical Testing Co-op Fall 2027. You will rotate through assignments across sensor technology, fuels, and emissions research, contributing to two-cycle, gasoline, and diesel engine testing efforts.

You will gain hands-on experience with lab operations, data acquisition, and test-rig development while increasing responsibilities through the term.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with graduation date 2029 or later.
• Ability to complete three or more co-op terms.
• GPA > 3.0 preferred for prioritization.
• US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through diverse assignments in Lubrizol's mechanical testing lab.
• Support laboratory tests and engineering projects in sensor tech, fuels, lubricants, and emissions research.
• Work with stationary test rigs to stress drivetrain lubricants and test fluids.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on test procedures, control systems, and data analysis.

Skills

Undergraduate engineering

Data acquisition

Laboratory teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Test Engineering Co-Op Fall 2027

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Mechanical Testing Co-Op

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

As a Lubrizol mechanical testing co-op student, you will rotate through a number of different assignments based on your interests and on the company’s needs. Lubrizol believes in providing you with a wide variety of experiences as well as increasing your responsibilities as you progress through the program. You will be an important part of Lubrizol’s testing team. You will support various types of laboratory tests and engineering projects. Engineering support is needed in the areas of sensor technology, fuels, lubricants and emissions research for two-cycle, gasoline and heavy-duty diesel engines. You also may work with stationary test rigs for stressing numerous drivetrain lubricants, such as automatic transmission fluids and automotive gear oils.Mechanical engineers play a key role in Lubrizol’s performance fluid systems for the transportationindustry. These areas offer many new opportunities for the company and its employees. Experience in the mechanical testing laboratory helps you to make a strong contribution to these new systems.

What We're Looking For:

Laboratory Technician (First Term)

• Your first work term is typically spent as a lab technician with the laboratory operating team. This is a hands-on assignment that involves working with other technicians on dismantling and rebuilding hardware, test operation plus familiarity with data acquisition and control systems. Assignments can include working with two-cycle gasoline and diesel engines, manual, automatic, and continuously variable transmissions, hydraulic pumps, tractor and automotive axles
• You will gain a basic knowledge of the testing qualification for performance fluids and enjoy positive team interaction. In future work terms, projects will be team efforts that involve people from different areas of the company who are unified by one common goal. Strong relationshipsare established between technicians and support groups, such as lab maintenance, machine shop and instrumentation, and are extremely important. These relationships with co-workers will help you when you gain responsibility in future assignments
• As your knowledge grows with your school curriculum, so will the scope of future projects. You will become directly involved with engineers in the support of test lab projects
• You will work with engineering teams on a variety of tasks. Projects may include, but are not limited to, specification testing for performance lubricants, research testing for fuels and emissions, developing new procedures or test rig designs, designing, or improving control systems and problem solving. Assignments are meant to technically challenge you in an effort to promote professional growth while being an integral part of the company’s business. Lubrizol’s commitment to providing a rewarding experience for you is sure to pay dividends in your career development

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a graduation date of 2029or later
• Ability to complete threeor more co-op work terms
• Students with GPA > 3.0 will be given priority consideration
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Housing and relocation assistance for eligible students
• Competitive hourly wage with tenure-based raises
• Paid holidays within your work period
• Semesterly philanthropy, networking, and professional development events

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