Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026

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.

About the role

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

Requirements

• 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