Engineering Intern/ Co-op Spring 2027

Brunner

Full-time

Brunner- Engineering Intern/ Co-op

This Brunner/Hendrickson Co-Op/Internship opportunity is ideal for students that want to obtain real-world work experience while they are in school. Co-Op/Internship opportunities are available year-round with terms that may include Fall, Winter and/or Summer. These work terms may alternate accordingly with the academic terms defined by your school’s required Co-Op/Internship curriculum.

The Brunner Co-Op/Internship program balances classroom theory with periods of hands-on experience to fulfill your program’s graduation requirements. Brunner values sustained commitments, employee development, and internal promotions. To this end, we are looking for candidates who are interested in starting their career off right by gaining a much more in-depth work experience that allows them to put the skills they are learning in the classroom to practice in real-world applications as they develop. The Co-op student Engineer will work independently and in collaboration with Engineers.

The Co-op Engineer will assist and develop knowledge in designing and developing tools, fixtures, and processes to support existing products and new product development initiatives. These will include but are not limited to:

CNC Machining

Forging

Steel Fabrication of brake shoes

Leaf Spring manufacturing

Automated cell layouts / material flow

Equipment rebuilds

Essential Functions:

Write/ update work instructions.

Create/ update CAD drawings.

Set up and run various test equipment .

The candidate will learn and contribute to the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, PPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing processes. This will include meeting quality, capability, cost and time

Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Education and Training:

Enrolled student, or recent graduate, in an Mechanical Engineering program

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in a 4.0 grade scale

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and ability to manage time efficiently

Strong PC skills that include, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office and Outlook

Physical Demands:

Frequent sitting, working at a computer for extended periods of time

Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis

Must be able to work hands-on with support groups (maintenance & toolroom) to validate designs & concepts.

Environmental Conditions:

Office setting & shop floor setting

Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: forging, machining, metal surface treatment, welding, stamping.

All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.