Production Engineering Co-Op

Johnson Controls • Burlington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering co-op with a strong interest in thermal management and novel manufacturing technologies. The role provides exposure to design, customer interactions, and manufacturing. It calls for strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to take on varied tasks.

The co-op will design CAD models for thermal management applications, use proprietary software to evaluate and qualify parts, produce test parts and samples, and test and analyze data. The role also collaborates with Engineering and Production teams on new geometries and process improvements, tests final parts, helps refine test methods, and creates customer-facing application-note content such as renderings and data summaries.

This co-op is scheduled for January through June 2027 and is on-site at least four days per week. It offers hands-on experience in manufacturing and opportunities to contribute to production processes, equipment performance, safety, quality, process improvement, equipment implementation, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Able to work on-site at least four days per week.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Prior industry co-ops or internships.
• Experience with OnShape or SOLIDWORKS, including modeling, drawings, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing techniques, such as CNC and manual machining.
• Coursework or hands-on experience writing in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design CAD models for thermal management applications and run proprietary software programs to evaluate and qualify parts.
• Use hardware to produce test parts and samples.
• Test, collect, and analyze data, and communicate results effectively.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to test new geometries and drive process improvements.
• Perform testing on final parts and support refinement of test methods.
• Generate customer-facing application-note content, including renderings and data summaries.

Benefits

• Meaningful hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers and operations professionals.
• Opportunity to develop practical skills in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment implementation, and data-driven decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed