Mechanical Engineering Co-Op - Summer 2027
About The Position
SSOE is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer Co-op to join its Toledo, Ohio team for Summer 2027. This is a full-time, onsite summer internship requiring daily presence at the Toledo office; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. The role introduces a Mechanical Engineering student to process engineering and glass manufacturing, with opportunities to visit client facilities and experience process operations. The co-op may gain exposure to process piping and instrumentation schematics, process engineering equipment design and integration, material handling, manufacturing and machine design, and 2D and 3D CAD modeling. The co-op performs routine engineering and CADD design work under close supervision, applying academic knowledge and engineering fundamentals to assigned tasks. Work involves following detailed instructions, preparing working drawings from design interpretations, and developing basic knowledge of applicable discipline codes. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering school, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a technically related discipline.
- Be registered with the Office of Professional Experience Program or an equivalent program.
- Demonstrate organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Rising Junior or Senior academic year preferred.
- Experience with 2D AutoCAD and 3D CAD (Inventor or SolidWorks).
- Eagerness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Learn about glass manufacturing processes and visit client facilities to experience process operations.
- Gain exposure to piping and instrumentation schematics, process engineering equipment design, and 2D and 3D CAD modeling.
- Apply academic knowledge and training in the use of building materials and building systems.
- Perform routine engineering tasks requiring basic application of engineering fundamentals, with responsibility increasing based on performance.
- Draft interpretations of design work into completed working drawings.
- Perform design work using CADD.
- Develop basic knowledge of the discipline's codes.
- Work under the direction of a supervisor and follow specific, detailed instructions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
