Product Engineering Co-op- Spring 2027

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmus Filtration Technologies is seeking a Student Engineering Co-op in Cookeville, TN. The role supports experienced engineers across multiple areas, including R&D, product design, verification, and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing systems and contribute to test system development and process improvements. Candidates should be pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial & Systems Engineering, with a minimum 2.5 GPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Problem-Solving & Decision Making: methodical, data-based approach to problem-solving and high-quality decisions.
• Standards & Compliance: follow and contribute to HSE and technical standards/practices.
• Systems & Integration Engineering: requirements, interface management, modeling and test integration.
• Product Verification & Validation: hands-on verification and validation processes.
• Core Competencies & Leadership: drives results, collaborates and communicates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate & Resolve Issues: analyze test system problems, document results with guidance.
• Process & Quality Improvement: improve test system specs, design, validation and tools.
• Stakeholder & Lab Collaboration: coordinate with lab customers, technicians, and suppliers.
• Technical Decision-Making: select components and calibration processes affecting test accuracy and costs.
• Ownership of Technical Scope: own problems with higher complexity and ambiguity.
• Process Execution & Development: independently execute established processes while learning.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Job description

Atmus Filtration Technologies provides engineering experiences for students across a wide range of engineering disciplines and STEM aligned degree programs. Co-op roles are typically project based and the student will gain a broad range of experiences and will grow as both a person and a professional.

• Start Date: Spring 2027
• Location: Cookeville, TN
• Length of Role: 8 month minimum, 9-12 months, highly preferred.
• Education: BS or MS in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Responsibilities

The Student Engineering Co-op will gain knowledge and support experienced engineering staff in one or more of the following areas:

• Research & Development: Advanced manufacturing systems & processes.
• Product Design / Development / Validation: New product development, current product support, or validation/verification planning for filtration & separation systems.
• Test Engineering: Development of new laboratory equipment, procedures, and test methods.
• Reliability: Product development risk assessment & failure analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate & Resolve Issues: Investigates product test system and process problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution, and documents results with guidance from experienced team members.
• Process & Quality Improvement: Applies and supports the improvement of processes (e.g., test system specification, design, and validation) and tools such as FMEA, 7-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis to enable high-quality decision-making.
• Stakeholder & Lab Collaboration: Obtains input and negotiates with lab customers, lab technicians, and component suppliers to deliver test system requirements, processes, and instructions.
• Technical Decision-Making: Makes decisions regarding component selection, calibration processes, and operating processes that impact test equipment accuracy, reliability, and operating costs.
• Ownership of Technical Scope: Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services with higher technical complexity and ambiguity, maintaining strong accountability to the project team.
• Process Execution & Development: Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while developing technology/product knowledge and engaging in continuous process improvement.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Directs and coordinates work among technicians and temporary student employees as needed; actively contributes toward team goals and influences within the work group.
  

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need experience in or willingness to learn the following:

• Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Methodical and data-based approach to problem-solving, product problem-solving, product failure mode avoidance, and high-quality decision-making.
• Standards & Compliance: Ability to follow and contribute to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and Technical Function Standards / Practices.
• Systems & Integration Engineering: System requirements engineering, product interface management and integration, analytical modeling, and test integration/optimization.
• Product Verification & Validation: Hands-on product verification and validation processes.
• Core Competencies & Leadership: Drives results, collaborates and communicates effectively, and demonstrates continuous self-development.

Degree Programs Considered:Bachelor’s or Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered:Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering.

Co-Op program criteria:

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred.
• Must be able to complete 8 month minimum, 9-12 months, highly preferred.
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1932
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 08:11 PM
• Job Schedule Full time