Water Treatment Engineering Co-op

A. O. Smith•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Join A.O. Smith's Corporate Technology Center and gain experience at the innovative nucleus of the organization. The Water Treatment Engineering Co-op program allows students to apply skills and knowledge learned in college while contributing to real-world, industry-specific projects. The role provides hands-on experience intended to fit career objectives, complement academic work, and enhance learning. It is an opportunity for co-operative education students interested in clean water and water treatment to gain practical experience under the leadership of senior researchers and engineers.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field.
Have at least sophomore standing and be able to co-op for at least three terms.
Be conscientious and dependable, with the ability to work both on small teams and independently.
Have excellent communication skills.
Be proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
Have a sincere interest in materials or metallurgical engineering.

Nice To Haves

Prefer working in a laboratory environment, building equipment, and running tests.
Be a critical thinker and problem-solver who can work through ambiguity and develop ideas from limited data.
Be self-driven, able to organize and prioritize work, help define tasks, and be accountable and dependable.
Treat others fairly and respectfully, obey the law, act trustworthy, and live A.O. Smith values.
Have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to convey advanced concepts to a technical audience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing water filtration systems and water-treatment technology.
Run filtration performance tests and analyze the results.
Prepare challenge water containing organic and inorganic contaminants for filtration systems.
Prepare water samples and analyze various inorganic and organic contaminants in drinking water.
Assist laboratory staff and engineers in troubleshooting product, technology, and testing issues.
Assist with microbiological sample propagation, plating, counting, and disposal.