Quality Engineer Co-Op

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

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.

Co-ops development skills may include learning how to:

• Collaborate with technicians working on first articles to support system acclimation and onboarding.
• Lead investigations and analysis of non-conforming defects, with emphasis on top recurring issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), investigations, and develop Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Participate in 8D corrective action processes for both customer-driven and internal projects.
• Drive process control improvements using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and equipment.
• Identify and monitor process parameters for early detection of nonconformance.
• Apply statistical methods to solve complex process control issues.
• Engage in emergent learning opportunities to expand technical knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
• Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility.
• Ability to start in between 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.
• Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives.

The Watlow co-op program offers students a chance to be part of a team working on projects that matter. It provides valuable experience beyond the classroom, allowing participants to build their engineering careers in a meaningful way.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.