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Mechanical Engineer - Co-Op

Dematic

Grand Rapids, MI · HybridFull-timePosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Grand Rapids, MIHybrid
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Dematic is seeking a student to join its Mechanical Engineering team through its Co-Op Program. The co-op will support engineering planning and execution, work with a project implementation team, and assist with layouts, electrical schematics, and bills of material. The role is based at Dematic’s Grand Rapids office and includes travel to North American job sites to assist with equipment and systems commissioning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maestro, nice to haveAutoCAD-E, nice to haveBill of Materials, nice to haveProgrammable Logic Controllers, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveEngineering Principles, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveWord, nice to haveExcel, nice to havePowerPoint, nice to haveAutoCAD, nice to haveModeling Programs, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to have

Qualifications

Full-Time Student, requiredAccredited U.S. College or University, requiredMechanical Engineering Degree, requiredWork Authorization for Any Employer, required

Full job description

Dematic is looking to build upon our Co-Op Program and bring on a student for our Mechanical Engineering team! We offer:

Job Duties:

Provides assistance in routine planning and execution of Engineering activities:

  • Will be assigned a project implementation team to work with.
  • Working with the Controls CAD team, assist in the development of Layout and Electrical Schematic Drawings using Maestro and Autocad-E.
  • Assist in the preparation of Bill of Material creation.
  • Gain familiarity with the various controls components used in the system design and where to place them on the layouts and schematics.
  • Learn the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and how to program them.
  • Travel to North American job-sites to assist with commissioning equipment/systems.
  • Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from others.
  • Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Innovative Thinkers: Individuals who dare to think boldly and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
  • Extraordinary Teammates: Individuals ready to learn from and contribute to a diverse team.
  • Self-Starters: Candidates who are committed to personal growth and continuous learning.
  • Future Leaders: Individuals who seek to build a career that goes beyond a regular job and is driven by their passion.

Tasks and Qualifications: Qualifications:

  • You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Able to work from Dematic office in Grand Rapids, MI.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interested in working in collaborative teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
  • Effectively uses fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration.
  • Proficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Proactive, diligent, self-motivated.
  • Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or modeling program is preferred.
  • Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunitiesQ.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,741 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$115–187K/yr871 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr281 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in Michigan and 1,741 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (976 postings).
Education
777 of the 1,741 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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