Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Product Testing)

Location: United States; must attend college and reside in or near Morton Grove, Illinois. Year-round position arranged around the student's school schedule.

Company

John Crane, a business of hirify.global, develops mission-critical flow-control products and technologies for energy and process industries.

What you will do

• Design and develop custom test rigs for unconventional product performance requirements.
• Configure and assemble test rigs, including sensors, alignment, connectivity, and plumbing.
• Create 3D CAD models in Siemens Solid Edge and draft 2D engineering drawings using basic GD&T principles.
• Perform basic fluid-control, mechanical, and other engineering calculations.
• Prepare technical reports and complete basic failure analysis, investigation, reporting, and resolution.
• Coordinate testing activities with colleagues while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must be a second- or third-year student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must attend college and reside in or near Morton Grove, Illinois.
• Strong interest in hands-on mechanical design, rotating equipment, and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and projects.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• CAD experience with Siemens Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Year-round co-op position scheduled around the student's school calendar.
• Hands-on training with increasing responsibility under experienced Mechanical Test Engineers and Technicians.
• Exposure to other departments and career opportunities within the company.
• Inclusive employee resource groups, including Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
• Competitive compensation and benefits within a safety-focused and continuous-improvement environment.