Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

ETC•Middleton, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ETC is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op for 2027. This is an 8–9 month, on-site position at ETC’s Middleton, Wisconsin office, with a January 2027 or May 2027 start. Students are expected to take a semester off from school and work full-time with ETC. Applicants should submit a resume and transcripts under “additional files.” Human Resources will begin reviewing applications at the end of September.

Requirements

Have 1–2 years of post-high-school education in an area of specialization.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Be working toward a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Make design modifications or improvements to development projects with supervision.
Maintain project reference documentation.
Develop test and verification procedures.
Support continuing engineering maintenance and manufacturing-floor activities for existing products as needed.
Provide task-completion time estimates.
Attend identified training classes.
Participate as a team member and work effectively in a team environment.
Become familiar with tools and applications used by the department.
Learn department and corporate policies, procedures, and plans.
Use SolidWorks CAD software to design engineering solutions.
Use programming tools such as LabVIEW, C++, and databases for engineering solutions.
Assist in designing and developing new tools and jigs.
Use Quick Response Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and lead-time reduction practices.
Assist in developing process standards with affected departments.
Assist in optimizing the layout and design of production processes and facilities.
Analyze production processes and develop and implement process-improvement plans.
Analyze, test, and develop products and process improvements for cost-reduction opportunities.
Provide engineering support to manufacturing.
Complete ergonomic and human-factor studies to improve workstations and the work environment.
Perform other tasks as assigned.