Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Machine Shop) Spring 2027
About The Position
Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer co-op for Spring 2027. The co-op student will support manufacturing engineers and operations personnel with work related to planning, machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic components and systems for aerospace and military applications. The role involves daily cross-functional interaction with quality, procurement, and design teams. The co-op program provides meaningful projects where individual contributions are important, along with formal training, networking, assignment coaching, and ongoing feedback to assess progress and identify development opportunities. The hourly rate is $22.15–$27.69; the posting notes that this is a general guideline and that compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at the freshman, sophomore, or junior level, or have received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
- Geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Responsibilities
- Perform production analysis and recommend process improvements.
- Learn lean concepts and tools and participate in lean kaizens.
- Design and model machining and assembly fixtures and cutting tools.
- Operate and maintain 3D printers.
- Develop monthly performance reports using the ERP system and Access databases.
- Use the ERP system to plan work order releases and related activities.
- Learn to develop production processes using Computer Aided Process Planning.
- Assist manufacturing engineers and operations personnel with planning, machining, assembling, and testing hydraulic components and systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
