Product Engineering Co-op- Spring 2027

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Atmus Filtration Technologies provides engineering experiences for students across a wide range of engineering disciplines and STEM aligned degree programs.   Co-op roles are typically project based and the student will gain a broad range of experiences and will grow as both a person and a professional. 

• Start Date: Spring 2027
• Location: Cookeville, TN
• Length of Role: 8 month minimum, 9-12 months, highly preferred.
• Education: BS or MS in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Responsibilities

The Student Engineering Co-op will gain knowledge and support experienced engineering staff in one or more of the following areas:

• Research & Development: Advanced manufacturing systems & processes.
• Product Design / Development / Validation: New product development, current product support, or validation/verification planning for filtration & separation systems.
• Test Engineering: Development of new laboratory equipment, procedures, and test methods.
• Reliability: Product development risk assessment & failure analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate & Resolve Issues: Investigates product test system and process problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution, and documents results with guidance from experienced team members.
• Process & Quality Improvement: Applies and supports the improvement of processes (e.g., test system specification, design, and validation) and tools such as FMEA, 7-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis to enable high-quality decision-making.
• Stakeholder & Lab Collaboration: Obtains input and negotiates with lab customers, lab technicians, and component suppliers to deliver test system requirements, processes, and instructions.
• Technical Decision-Making: Makes decisions regarding component selection, calibration processes, and operating processes that impact test equipment accuracy, reliability, and operating costs.
• Ownership of Technical Scope: Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services with higher technical complexity and ambiguity, maintaining strong accountability to the project team.
• Process Execution & Development: Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while developing technology/product knowledge and engaging in continuous process improvement.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Directs and coordinates work among technicians and temporary student employees as needed; actively contributes toward team goals and influences within the work group.
   

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need experience in or willingness to learn the following:

• Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Methodical and data-based approach to problem-solving, product problem-solving, product failure mode avoidance, and high-quality decision-making.
• Standards & Compliance: Ability to follow and contribute to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and Technical Function Standards / Practices.
• Systems & Integration Engineering: System requirements engineering, product interface management and integration, analytical modeling, and test integration/optimization.
• Product Verification & Validation: Hands-on product verification and validation processes.
• Core Competencies & Leadership: Drives results, collaborates and communicates effectively, and demonstrates continuous self-development.

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s or Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering.

Co-Op program criteria:

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred.
• Must be able to complete a 8 month minimum, 9-12 months, highly preferred.
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.