Franklin Electric
Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Fort Wayne, Indiana · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing an accredited bachelor’s degree in a listed or related engineering discipline; foundational engineering coursework is required.
About the job
Supports engineering teams with hands-on projects involving product and process design, testing, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Assist with design, development, testing, and improvement of products, systems, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
- Collect and analyze engineering, test, and process data to support validation, problem-solving, and decisions.
- Collaborate across functions, prepare technical documentation, and present project results.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Must meet participating college or university co-op program eligibility requirements, when applicable.
Nice to have
- Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, design-team, manufacturing, or hands-on project experience.
- Experience with CAD, engineering analysis, data acquisition, statistical analysis, programming, ERP, PLM, or other technical systems, depending on assignment.
Tools
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, CAD, ERP
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