Mechanical Design Engineering Co - op (internship)

Mechanical Design Engineering Co-Op (Internship)

Spacesaver Corporation, located in Fort Atkinson, WI, has a hands-on Mechanical Design Co-op opportunity for an engineering student. This Co-op starts in January 2026 and ends in May of 2026. The ideal candidate would be available 40 hours per week during this timeframe. Only applicants attending a Wisconsin college/university or local candidates attending an out-of-state school are accepted. Students are responsible for their own housing arrangements.

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Co-Op, you will:

• Detail design and engineering documentation of Spacesaver product lines
• Contributing to the design of new products by providing ideas, concepts, analysis, critical thinking and documentation
• Participate in prototype building and testing and report test results
• Maintenance of existing products to support performance, manufacturing, quality, and cost improvements

Spacesaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities needing assistance with the application process, please email hrdepartment@spacesaver.com or call 800-255-8170.

Required Skills

Qualifications

• Demonstrated solid modeling and drafting capability, preferably with ProEngineer/Creo, AutoCAD experience is also beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience with sheetmetal design and modeling is preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet use.
• Good oral, written, organizational, time management and communication skills are essential.
• Capable of managing multiple projects under time restrictions with accurate and complete results.
• Ability to participate and/or conduct prototype builds, testing, and report results.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with all personnel throughout the organization.

Required Experience

Why Work at Spacesaver?

• We welcome fresh and new ideas
• We are innovating! (Exciting time to join us!)
• Spacesaver University (We offer free training courses to help you build skills & advance in your career)
• Teamwork & collaboration are valued

Are our values a match?

• No one succeeds alone.
• Be productive with purpose.
• Innovate-Wild ideas are highly encouraged.
• Understand the world through your customer's eyes
• Run it like you own it-because you do!