Product Engineer Co-Op

Grand Rapids , United States
full-time

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Gain hands-on engineering experience with a mentor through product design, development, and testing across three structured rotations to build essential engineering skills.

Job Objective: As a Product Engineer Co-Op, you will work with a mentor to gain valuable real-world experience assisting with design, development, and testing of product. This is a multi-rotation commitment, not just a summer role. Rotations are designed to, but not limited to, the following rotation plan: 

  • Learn essential engineering skills and processes within product design, manufacturing, testing. 

  • Grow on learnings and gain confidence in more complex tasks within California Closets development process 

  • Implement skills in engineering projects 

This Co-Op will be for the 3 rotations of: Summer 2026 (May-Aug), Winter 2027 (Jan-April), Fall 2027 (Sept-Dec). The hourly rate is $18/hr + .50 raise each rotation. Note: This plan can be changed depending on agreed upon schedule. 

We are attending the GSVU Career Fair on 10/14. We look forward to meeting you!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

  • Product Design/Development 

  • Create parts/assemblies within CAD Software, detail them in an engineering drawing and release using an Engineer Change Notice. 

  • Create or modify technical specifications with the direction of Product Engineer. 

  • Prototype product and product applications  

  • Design and execution of testing protocols 

  • Mock up existing parts to simulate future changes or new products  

  • Mock up testing and analysis to determine if proposed changes are effective 

  • Write lab reports detailing the protocol, results and analysis 

  • Maintain project schedule and budget 

  • Assist Engineering Product Engineers as assigned. 

  • Maintain Test Lab 

  • Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager 

Essential Skills and Experience: 

  • Training/Education Requirements: High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate (within 2 years) required (Engineering preferred) 

  • Have completed at least one class within a lab setting with experience with writing lab reports 

  • Have completed at least one class or training using a 3D CAD software (e.i. OnShape or Solidworks) 

  • Strong interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to work with limited supervision 

  • Strong computer skills including: MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint). 

Preferred Skills and experience: 

  • Ability to create parts/assemblies/drawings within a CAD Software 

  • Knowledge on how to use shop tools (chop saw, hand drills, nail gun, drivers, etc.) 

  • Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. 

  • Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop 

  • Environmental exposures may include dust and loud noises. 

Physical demands and work environment: 

  • Required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. 

  • Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, lift, pull, push, reach above shoulder level, reach forward, carry, bend, twist or stoop 

  • Environmental exposures may include dust and loud noises. 

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