Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026

Flex

Columbia, SCPosted 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked

4+ years expSoftware Engineering

About the role

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary Mechanical Engineering Co-Op To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a

Mechanical Engineering Student for our Co-op

located in our

Orangeburg, SC

site.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the student will assist with daily engineering tasks while learning, collaborating and working alongside Engineers and other cross-functional teams.

What a typical day looks like:

Assist Engineering Team with time studies, reviewing documentation, drawings and CAD
Monitor Engineering DOE (Design Of Experiment) projects
Collaborate with Engineering Team with writing reports and reporting findings to team
Attend team meetings and support project work as needed

Student qualities we're seeking for this Co-op assignment

Junior/Senior student pursuing Mechanical/Industrial Engineering major
CAD tools (Solidworks) experience
Lean/Six Sigma helpful
Enthusiastic about working in a manufacturing environment
Highly collaborative, creative and excellent communication skills
Previous internship experience a plus!

Co-op Program Requirements

Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for the semester
Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
Minimum GPA: 3.0

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume. Job Posting Start Date 08-07-2026 Job Posting End Date Job Category

Intern

Is Sponsorship Available? No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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