Mechanical Design Co-op Program

Locations

Milwaukee, WI

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university studying toward an associate degree in mechanical design.
• Must have and maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5/4.0.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude.
• An interest in design and/or engines is a plus.

Hours / Schedule

Mechanical Design co-op students work full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year

Product Design Co-op students will:

• Under supervision, perform simple, routine, and repetitive designs using standard procedures, tools, materials, machines, equipment and software.
• During the summer term, learn Pro-E and work on small projects and engineering changes while learning the Briggs & Stratton engine system.
• Shadow an engineer and senior designer.
• During the fall and spring terms, work on more complicated drawings and assist on projects on a part-time basis.

Tool Design Co-op students will:

• Under supervision, provide detailed drawings and bills of material from fixture and machine assembly drawings using standard drawing procedures.
• During the summer term, learn DDN/Autocad software, tool room machining equipment, Briggs & Stratton component machining and assembly processes.
• Shadow a senior tool designer.
• During the fall and spring terms, students work on more complex drawings and assist on design projects on a part-time basis.