New Product Development Engineering Co-Op

Watlow Recruitment Team • St. Louis, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Watlow’s St. Louis location serves as our global headquarters and a hub for innovation, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Here, we design and develop cutting-edge thermal solutions that power critical applications across industries such as semiconductor, energy, and medical technology.
We are hiring a: Product Development Co-op
St. Louis, MO-Onsite
About the role
As a Product Development Co-op at Watlow, you will gain hands-on experience in designing and executing tests that shape the future of our products. Your work will directly impact innovation and quality, contributing to the success of our teams and customers worldwide.

We are looking for a problem solver and continuous improver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You have a strong engineering mindset, a passion for quality, and the desire to make a tangible impact. If you’re ready to take ownership and drive meaningful change, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Pursuing an engineering bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Experience writing test plans and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Coursework in electrical circuits and heat transfer preferred
• Solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Aptitude for using tools; LabVIEW experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience working in an electric heater test lab or machine shop alongside experienced engineers and technicians
• Assist in gathering test requirements and writing test procedures and plans
• Design and assemble test fixtures, wiring, and programming controllers
• Execute and monitor tests, perform failure and root cause analysis
• Write detailed test reports

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees