Spring 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-Op - Development / Innovation

Trew; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TREW is offering an internship/co-op for a product development mechanical engineering student in West Chester, OH. You will participate in design, evaluation, and documentation tasks across the design process, working closely with senior engineers and contributing to BOM creation and maintenance.

This desk-based role requires strong communication, quick learning, and a willingness to travel minimally for site interactions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical preferred).
• Candidate should demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.
• Desire to learn and broaden skills across the design process.

Responsibilities

• Design components and sub-systems for complex systems.
• Analyze data to verify design meets specs.
• Create and maintain BOM structures.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with lead engineers and estimate design costs.

Skills

People skills

Quick learner

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree pursuit (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM As a product development mechanical engineering intern/Co-op with Trew you will gain experience with many aspects of the design process including product design, product evaluation, technical drawing and revisions and bill of material creation and maintenance.

West Chester, OH

Duties / Responsibilities

• Designing components and sub-systems that form parts of complex systems.
• Analyzing data to determine if design meets function and performance specifications.
• Creating and maintaining items and BOM structure.
• Producing high quality 3D modelling drawings.
• Working directly with lead engineers.
• Producing design and cost estimation.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong people skills with the ability to work effectively with other organizations and individuals at all levels.
• The ability to learn quickly and a desire to broaden your skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical preferred).

Work Environment

This is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms for the use of tools to assemble heavy equipment.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel less than 10%.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TREW’s Story

Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 550 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.

Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.