Engineering Co-op - Fall/Winter

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as an Engineering Co-Op will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge!

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate changes or improvements to the 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

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or above in engineering or science.  
• Strong written communication skills. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude. 
• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in a specific CAD package such as Creo, ProE, or SolidWorks 
• Knowledge and experience in basic programming using LabVIEW.
• Experience with hands-on problem-solving. 
• Previous experience with various digital and analog instruments, such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermometers, and calipers. 

Travel        

• Less than to 10%

Physical Demands

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and/or stoop.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.