Engineering Co-op
Molex
About the Role
Molex, a Koch company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Co-op to join our Copper Solutions team. This role offers hands-on engineering experience supporting product development, manufacturing, process improvement, and operational excellence. The Engineering Co-op will work with engineering, operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to support projects that create customer value and improve business performance. This is a part-time, onsite position, with anticipated work hours of approximately 15-25 hours per week during the academic year.
Key Responsibilities
- Support engineering and manufacturing projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements.
- Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting production and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in troubleshooting manufacturing, equipment, and process-related issues.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, technical reports, and process procedures.
- Support product validation, testing activities, and data collection efforts.
- Create and update process flows, standard work documentation, and visual management tools.
- Utilize engineering problem-solving methodologies to support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Ability to work onsite in Lisle or Harrisburg.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis, data visualization, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience using engineering analysis or manufacturing software.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence concepts.
- Knowledge of copper cable, connectivity products, or manufacturing processes.