Fall 2027 Lab Engineering Co-op, Mechanical/Electrical

Job overview

The Fall 2027 Lab Engineering Co-op, Mechanical/Electrical role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN. Compensation is not specified. Franklin Electric develops water solutions and describes its work as supporting access to water, fuel, and electricity in communities worldwide. The co-op supports engineering teams through hands-on assignments involving product and process development, testing, and manufacturing challenges. Working under experienced engineers, the co-op analyzes data, documents results, and contributes to safe, reliable, and cost-effective improvements.

What you'll do

• Assist with product, system, manufacturing-process, and tooling design, development, testing, and improvement
• collect and analyze engineering, test, and process data
• collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing
• prepare technical documentation
• present project results
• contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fall 2027 engineering co-op

franklin electric

fort wayne in

mechanical engineering

electrical engineering

manufacturing engineering

product testing

process improvement

engineering data

technical documentation

cross-functional collaboration

co-op training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Co-op positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and training.

Why this role

Applicants must be pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and meet participating college or university co-op eligibility requirements when applicable. Prior internship, co-op, laboratory, design-team, manufacturing, or hands-on project experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Franklin Electric is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.