Paid Product Engineer Co-op: 3 Rotations

California Closets; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

California Closets is seeking a Product Engineer Co-Op to gain hands-on experience in design, development, and testing of products. Rotations span Summer 2027, Winter 2028, and Fall 2028, with paid compensation.

The role emphasizes CAD work, prototype tests, and documentation under the guidance of a mentor. The program requires a high school diploma with current college enrollment or recent graduation, along with CAD experience and lab reporting skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) required (Engineering preferred)
• Have completed at least one class within a lab setting with experience with writing lab reports
• Have completed at least one class or training using a 3D CAD software (OnShape or Solidworks)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Product Design/Development
• Create parts/assemblies within CAD Software, detail them in an engineering drawing and release using an Engineer Change Notice
• Create or modify technical specifications with the direction of Product Engineer
• Prototype product and product applications
• Design and execution of testing protocols
• Mock up existing parts to simulate future changes or new products
• Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effective
• Write lab reports detailing the protocol, results and analysis
• Maintain project schedule and budget
• Assist Engineering Product Engineers as assigned.
• Maintain Test Lab
• Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Strong computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Enrolled in college or recent graduate (within 2 years), Engineering preferred

Tools

OnShape

Solidworks

MS Office

Job description

California Closets is seeking a Product Engineer Co-Op to gain hands-on experience in design, development, and testing of products. Rotations span Summer 2027, Winter 2028, and Fall 2028, with paid compensation.

The role emphasizes CAD work, prototype tests, and documentation under the guidance of a mentor. The program requires a high school diploma with current college enrollment or recent graduation, along with CAD experience and lab reporting skills.