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Working at Watlow Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility. The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op offers a 6-8 month immersive experience for students seeking more than a typical internship. This program allows participants to step away from their academic studies and engage in real-world engineering challenges directly tied to the company's strategic objectives. Located at Watlow's manufacturing center of excellence (MCOE) in Winona, Minnesota co-op participants will work on impactful projects in design, testing, automation, and manufacturing development. They will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world manufacturing projects while collaborating closely with mentors and experienced engineers. Co-ops will learn how to: Design and build fixturing for product manufacturing. Conduct experiments to aid manufacturing cell design. Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies. Develop lean manufacturing standard work. Aid in the development of work instructions for manufacturing operators. Test and analyze new and existing products (heaters, sensors, controllers, or software). Build prototypes and participate in prototype and equipment design reviews. Handle fabrication, tooling, wiring, and building control panels. Complete reliability, experimental, and validation testing. Evaluate laboratory results. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, or a similar field. Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility. Ability to start in January of 2025 Additional Co-op Perks: Housing stipend or corporate housing available. Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan. Mentorship program and networking opportunities. Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives. The Watlow co-op program offers students a chance to be part of a team working on projects that matter. It provides valuable experience beyond the classroom, allowing participants to build their engineering careers in a meaningful way. Diversity & Inclusion We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com. Watlow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities