Summer 2027 Lab Engineering Co-op

About the Role

• Support Franklin Electric engineering teams through hands-on technical assignments.
• Connect academic learning with real-world product, process, testing, and manufacturing challenges.
• Work under the direction of experienced engineers and cross-functional partners.
• Complete defined projects, analyze data, document results, and contribute to product and process development and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of products, systems, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering, test, and process data to support product validation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing, to support project execution and deliverables.
• Prepare technical documentation, present project results, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Completion of foundational engineering coursework appropriate to the assignment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to learn Franklin Electric systems and engineering tools relevant to the assigned project.

Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, design-team, manufacturing, or hands-on project experience is preferred but not required.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the participating college or university co-op program, when applicable.
• Experience with CAD, engineering analysis, data acquisition, statistical analysis, programming, ERP, PLM, or other technical systems is preferred based on the assignment.