Engineering Co-op

Job Title: Engineering Co-op 

Spring, Summer, and Fall Co-ops 

Job Summary:  This is a two or three semester co-op rotation.  Engineering Co-Op students perform work of varying complexity on materials, products and processes to provide accurate and thorough data to both customers and employees. 

Rotations for the co-op program may be in Design, Tooling, Product, Test, Quality, Automation, and Manufacturing. 

Essential Job Responsibilities (depending on departmental assignment): 

• Evaluate changes or improvements to design or specification of existing products 

• Perform tests of varying complexity on new, existing, and competitive materials and products. 

• Assist in the development of fixtures and tooling used by the lab, design engineering, manufacturing, and/or quality 

• Assist in the designing of products through innovation, computer aided design, and predictive engineering tools 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment  

• Adhere to all safety regulations. 

• Demonstrate support of CPC core values. 

• Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs. 

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication. 

• Problem-solving skills and ability to solve complex technical issues. 

• Strong aptitude for details, data interpretation, and control process implementation (Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, PFMEA). 

• Possess the flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment (Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity). 

• Strong results orientation and positive "can do" attitude with a sense of urgency to get things done. 

• Self-starter: a "hands-on" individual who enjoys the challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction. 

• Team player. 

• Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently. 

Required Job Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or above in engineering or science.  

• Strong written communication skills. 

• Strong mechanical aptitude. 

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• Experience and/or training in a specific CAD package such as Creo, ProE, or SolidWorks 

• Knowledge and experience in basic programming through the use of LabVIEW  

• Experience with hands-on problem solving. 

• Previous experience with various digital and analog instruments, such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermometers, and calipers. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities or duties.  CPC reserves the right to amend to meet legal, business and organizational requirements as necessary.

About CPC (Colder Products Company) 
We are Colder Products Company, the industry leader in the design and manufacture of specialized quick disconnect couplings for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Used around the world in a broad range of applications, connection technologies from CPC allow flexible tubing to be quickly and safely connected and disconnected, reducing spills and increasing safety. CPC, a Dover company, is based in Roseville with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.