Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026)

Battelle • Columbus, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for the Fall Semester 2026. This position is located in Hilliard, Ohio. The Engineering Intern will be a key member of the manufacturing engineering team, working on business-critical projects to improve product and process quality and productivity. Battelle’s Ground Systems team designs and builds specially equipped vehicles and systems. The intern will have the opportunity to be a team member and/or lead projects within this group.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical or similar Engineering Area with at least one year of academic classes completed
• Related automotive work experience (paid or unpaid) is preferred.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Basic Understanding of Engineering Drawings with the ability to use AutoCAD or similar CAD software to produce detailed drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Proven high degree of personal motivation and discipline to perform duties with minimal direct daily supervision
• Must be available to work 40 hours/week.
• High level of independent thinking and resourcefulness to develop and propose solutions to problems
• Ability to provide well organized and thorough summary and detail information on projects or elements of projects for project updates/reviews
• Ability to interface with various levels of staff from other engineers, to management, to production assemblers
• Ability to successfully prioritize and work multiple tasks concurrently
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design/build fixture and test equipment
• Development/refinement of work instructions
• Design/refine assembly processes
• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• New product manufacturing introduction
• Troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical assemblies

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness incentives and benefits
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern