Quality Engineer Co-Op

Watlow Controls • Columbia, MO

55d

About The Position

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility. The Co-op positions at Watlow offer a 6-8-month immersive experience for students seeking more than a typical internship. This program allows participants to step away from their academic studies and engage in real-world engineering challenges directly tied to the company's strategic objectives. Located at one of Watlow's manufacturing center of excellence (MCOE's), co-op participants will work on impactful projects in design, testing, automation, and manufacturing development. They will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world manufacturing projects while collaborating closely with mentors and experienced engineers. The Watlow co-op program offers students a chance to be part of a team working on projects that matter. It provides valuable experience beyond the classroom, allowing participants to build their engineering careers in a meaningful way. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
• Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility.
• Ability to start in between January 2026 OR June of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technicians working on first articles to support system acclimation and onboarding.
• Lead investigations and analysis of non-conforming defects, with emphasis on top recurring issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), investigations, and develop Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Participate in 8D corrective action processes for both customer-driven and internal projects.
• Drive process control improvements using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and equipment.
• Identify and monitor process parameters for early detection of nonconformance.
• Apply statistical methods to solve complex process control issues.
• Engage in emergent learning opportunities to expand technical knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Housing stipend or corporate housing available.
• Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan.
• Mentorship program and networking opportunities.
• Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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