Engineering Co-op

Flowserve Corporation • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Co-op is a part-time, multi-semester program based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, supporting Flowserve’s Seal Repair organization. This hands-on role contributes to projects that improve repair processes, documentation, data visibility, and operational efficiency. The role is suited to a candidate who is eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, interested in process improvement, and willing to work in both office and shop-floor environments. It offers experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer-focused support. Specific assignments and work environments may vary by host team. Placement is based on business needs, candidate qualifications, interests, and alignment with available co-op opportunities.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical curriculum.
• Entering sophomore or junior year of study.
• In good academic standing.
• Foundational engineering knowledge and a basic understanding of rotating equipment or mechanical systems.
• Strong general mathematics, problem-solving, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to organize information, analyze data, and create clear technical documents and work instructions.
• Curiosity, coachability, and willingness to ask questions and learn from experienced team members.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment that includes office, laboratory, and manufacturing or repair-shop settings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, automotive-shop, machining, repair, or other hands-on technical experience.
• Experience developing Excel tools, dashboards, formulas, macros, or process-tracking templates.
• Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in applying them responsibly to process improvement, documentation, or data analysis.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Seal Repair department in improving and streamlining repair processes, workflows, and documentation.
• Assist with mechanical seal tear-downs, inspections, repair activities, and related hands-on shop-floor work.
• Develop, improve, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical reports.
• Analyze repair, production, quality, and operational data to identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain Excel-based tools, dashboards, trackers, and automated templates to help associates complete work more efficiently.
• Explore practical uses of AI-enabled tools to improve documentation, data analysis, process standardization, and administrative workflows.
• Acquire foundational knowledge of mechanical seals, seal-support systems, pumps, and other rotating equipment.
• Gain exposure to customer interactions and learn how Flowserve supports customer needs throughout the repair process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed