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Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op- STL

CompanyWatlow Recruitment Team
LocationSt. Louis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op will design and build manufacturing fixtures, conduct experiments, and develop lean manufacturing standard work. They will also participate in prototype design, equipment programming, and product validation testing.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2898
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Watlow is a global industrial technology company that uses its world-class engineering expertise, advanced thermal systems and manufacturing excellence to provide a wide array of temperature control, power control, heater technologies and temperature sensing platforms. Watlow brings its experience to a broad cross section of industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment. Since 1922, Watlow has grown in product capability, market experience and global reach. The company holds more than 1,100 patents and employs more than 4,200 team members working in 11 manufacturing facilities and nine technology and development centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Watlow covers 95 countries through sales and distribution offices around the world.
About the Role
We're looking for a: Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op 
St. Louis, MO
About the Program: 
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.
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Design and build fixturing for product manufacturing. 
  • Conduct experiments to aid manufacturing cell design. 
  • Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies. 
  • Develop lean manufacturing standard work. 
  • Aid in the development of work instructions for manufacturing operators. 
  • Test and analyze new and existing products (heaters, sensors, controllers, or software). 
  • Build prototypes and participate in prototype and equipment design reviews. 
  • Handle fabrication, tooling, wiring, and building control panels. 
  • Complete reliability, experimental, and validation testing. 
  • Setup and program automated assembly and inspection equipment. 
  • Evaluate laboratory results. 
Qualifications: 
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering or a similar field.
  • Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility. 
  • Ability to start in January 2026 OR June of 2026. 
Additional Co-op Perks: 
  • Housing stipend or corporate housing available. 
  • Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan. 
  • Mentorship program and networking opportunities. 
Key Skills
Manufacturing engineeringFixturing designLean manufacturingGauge R&RWork instructionsProduct testingPrototype designFabricationToolingControl panelsReliability testingValidation testingAutomated assemblyInspection equipmentData analysis
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Benefits
Housing stipendCorporate housingOnboarding and immersion planMentorship programNetworking opportunities