Product Engineer Co-Op

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 2027 (May-Aug)
• Winter 2028 (Jan-April)
• Fall 2028 (Sept-Dec)

This is a paid Co-Op.

Note: This plan can be changed depending on agreed upon schedule. 

We are attending the GSVU Career Fair on 10/14. Applications will be reviewed following the Career Fair.

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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