Mentored Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Co‑op — Muscatine

tmhcareers; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing assistance

Mentorship from experienced pros

Hands-on engineering experience

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for 2027 in Muscatine, IA. You will work hands-on in design and testing roles, collaborating with mentors and the procurement team to develop practical solutions.

You'll use Creo CAD, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to product lifecycle changes. The role emphasizes teamwork, independent initiative, and learning under experienced professionals in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or higher required.
• Academic Year: Junior or above (Sophomore accepted with relevant project work).
• Enrolled in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Determine design direction with a mentor and cross-functional team.
• Apply root-cause analysis (5 whys, Fishbone) to production/warranty issues.
• Develop CAD-based solutions to improve pallet truck life.
• Assist test engineers in creating accelerated life test plans.
• Present solutions and submit changes through the product lifecycle system.

Skills

CAD (Creo)

Teamwork

Communicate effectively

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for 2027 in Muscatine, IA. You will work hands-on in design and testing roles, collaborating with mentors and the procurement team to develop practical solutions.

You'll use Creo CAD, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to product lifecycle changes. The role emphasizes teamwork, independent initiative, and learning under experienced professionals in a hands-on setting.