Process Development Engineer – Co-Op

Heraeus

. Provide general support in developing and qualifying new processes and equipment to enable increased throughput or new products .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWhite Bear Lake • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude while supporting process development and continuous improvement efforts. Capable of developing test methods and technical documentation to enhance product performance and engineering decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical EngineeringAnalytical SkillsTechnical DocumentationProcess DevelopmentTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Process DevelopmentData AnalysisTest Method DevelopmentCoil WindingPolymer ReflowLaser WeldingAdvanced Assembly Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkTeam Member Effectiveness

Industry Keywords

Continuous ImprovementThroughputYieldCycle TimeEngineering Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide general support in developing and qualifying new processes and equipment to enable increased throughput or new products
Support development of test methods to characterize product performance outputs
Assist with processes for coil winding, polymer reflow, laser welding, and advanced assembly processes
Analyze data and write technical documentation to support engineering decisions
Support continuous improvement efforts to improve yields, throughputs, or cycle times
Participate in process development team meetings and activities
Respond to changing priorities in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable Engineering program
Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Ability to work full-time onsite during the duration of the co-op
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Driven to learn more about real-world application of academic engineering concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for a 401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Professional mentorship and industry exposure
Hands-on, immersive, project-based experience
Competitive total compensation and benefits packages