Product Engineer Co-Op

California Closets • Cascade, MI

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About The Position

As a Product Engineer Co-Op, you will work with a mentor to gain valuable real-world experience assisting with design, development, and testing of product. This is a multi-rotation commitment, not just a summer role. Rotations are designed to, but not limited to, the following rotation plan: Learn essential engineering skills and processes within product design, manufacturing, testing. Grow on learnings and gain confidence in more complex tasks within California Closets development process. Implement skills in engineering projects. This Co-Op will be for the 3 rotations of: Summer 2027 (May-Aug), Winter 2028 (Jan-April), Fall 2028 (Sept-Dec). This is a paid Co-Op. Note: This plan can be changed depending on agreed upon schedule. We are attending the GSVU Career Fair on 10/14. Applications will be reviewed following the Career Fair.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) required (Engineering preferred)
• Have completed at least one class within a lab setting with experience with writing lab reports
• Have completed at least one class or training using a 3D CAD software (e.i. OnShape or Solidworks)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong computer skills including: MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create parts/assemblies/drawings within a CAD Software
• Knowledge on how to use shop tools (chop saw, hand drills, nail gun, drivers, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Create parts/assemblies within CAD Software, detail them in an engineering drawing and release using an Engineer Change Notice.
• Create or modify technical specifications with the direction of Product Engineer.
• Prototype product and product applications
• Design and execution of testing protocols
• Mock up existing parts to simulate future changes or new products
• Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effective
• Write lab reports detailing the protocol, results and analysis
• Maintain project schedule and budget
• Assist Engineering Product Engineers as assigned.
• Maintain Test Lab
• Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager

Benefits

• This is a paid Co-Op.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED