Product Engineer Co-op: CAD Design, Prototyping & Testing

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

Job summary

California Closets Corporate in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Product Engineer Co-Op to gain real‑world experience in design, development, and testing. This multi‑rotation program covers CAD design, engineering documentation, and product validation across three rotations: Summer 2027, Winter 2028, and Fall 2028.

This paid Co‑Op provides hands‑on learning under mentorship and exposure to manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) preferred (Engineering preferred).
• Have completed at least one class in a lab setting with experience writing lab reports.
• Have completed at least one class or training using a 3D CAD software (OnShape or SolidWorks).
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

CAD Software

Lab reports

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Currently enrolled in college or recent graduate (within 2 years)

Tools

OnShape

SolidWorks

Job description

California Closets Corporate in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Product Engineer Co-Op to gain real‑world experience in design, development, and testing. This multi‑rotation program covers CAD design, engineering documentation, and product validation across three rotations: Summer 2027, Winter 2028, and Fall 2028.

This paid Co‑Op provides hands‑on learning under mentorship and exposure to manufacturing processes.