Manufacturing Engineering (Operational Technology) Co-op (January - August 2027)

Graco

Hours: Full time
Where: Rogers, Minnesota, USA (David Koch Center)
Posted: Sep 9

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead.

What you'd do

Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades
Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs
Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action
React to changing priorities in a timely manner
Report man-hour estimates
Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Starts: 2026-09-09