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The Vollrath Company · 2 months ago

Design Engineer CoOp (Winter 2027)

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

The Vollrath Company is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to gain practical, real-world experience in the full product design lifecycle. The co-op will support the engineering team in developing innovative and reliable products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, modeling, and drafting of mechanical or electrical components and assemblies using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, PCB designer, Firmware IDE’s)

Conduct engineering analysis (e.g., stress, thermal, tolerance, electrical) to ensure designs meet specifications and safety standards

Prepare detailed engineering drawings and specifications following industry standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles

Build, test, and validate prototypes and test fixtures, analyzing test data and making design modifications as needed

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly - DFM/A)

Participate in design reviews and contribute technical documentation for projects

Research new materials, components, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance and efficiency

Perform root cause analysis on design-related issues and propose effective solutions

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering3D CAD softwareEngineering analysisGD&T principlesPrototypingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a closely related field

Completion of at least two years of engineering coursework prior to the co-op start date

Demonstrated proficiency with at least one major 3D CAD software package

Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles (mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Gain practical experience working on commercial products and projects.

Mentorship from experienced senior engineers.

Networking opportunities with industry professionals.

Competitive hourly wage.

Company

The Vollrath Company

The Vollrath Company is a manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum equipment for restaurants, schools, and healthcare industries.

Founded in 1874

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://vollrathcompany.com

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