Test Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

Atmus • Stoughton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Atmus Filtration Technologies offers engineering experiences for students in a range of engineering disciplines and STEM-aligned degree programs. Co-op roles are typically project-based and provide broad experience and professional development. The Student Engineering Co-op supports experienced engineering staff in product design, development and validation; test engineering; and reliability work related to filtration and separation systems. The role involves designing, specifying, implementing, validating, and supporting laboratory test systems, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems, to enable reliable engineering evaluation and product development.

The position is based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, and may start in January 2027 or May/June 2027. The role requires a minimum commitment of eight months; a nine-to-twelve-month commitment is highly preferred. Co-ops must be able to work 40 hours per week, five days per week.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Must be able to complete a minimum of eight months; nine to twelve months is highly preferred.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, five days per week.
• Strong decision-making, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and project management skills, with commitment to continuous self-development and driving results.
• Experience or knowledge in laboratory equipment safety, measurement science, data quality, product functional testing, and test system design, or willingness to learn these areas.
• Methodical and data-driven approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ability to follow Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Technical Function Standards/Practices.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or above is preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in laboratory equipment safety, measurement science, data quality, product functional testing, and test system design.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve test system and process problems, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and document results.
• Apply and improve engineering processes and tools, including test system specifications, design, validation, FMEA, seven-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis.
• Collaborate with lab customers, technicians, engineers, and suppliers to define test system requirements, processes, and instructions.
• Make informed decisions about component selection, calibration, accuracy, reliability, and operating costs.
• Independently manage moderately complex technical work, contribute to team goals, and develop technical and product knowledge.
• Support product design, development, and validation, including new product development, current product support, and validation/verification planning for filtration and separation systems.
• Support the development of new laboratory equipment, procedures, and test methods.
• Contribute to product development risk assessment and failure analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern