2025 - Engineering Co-op

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position: Engineering Co-op (January 2025 start)

Location:  Westminster, SC

Major:  Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Automotive or related)

Academic Schedule:  3 rotations (January - May 2025, August - December 2025 and May - August 2026)

Status: Full Time (40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Rate of pay: $20 to $22 per hour depending on class year

 

Summary:

Compact Automation Products belongs to the ITT family of companies. With a dedicated focus on technical solutions for specific application needs we can supply customers with the latest technologies in Hydraulic Cylinders for linear motion and force, Air Cylinders for pneumatic linear reciprocating motion and Linear Actuators that can use different mediums to achieve straight line motion control. With bore sizes from 8mm to 8 inches and forces up to 5,000 pounds, our small but powerful products are some of the easiest to repair in the field. We also specialize in customizing and modifying standard cylinder designs to fit your specific application requirements.

 

This rotational position will provide the successful candidate with impactful opportunities in Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality. 

 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• Update Manufacturing work instruction manuals.
• Comply with ISO and Plant procedures by reviewing and capturing changes in work instructions  
• Use “SmartTeam” software to initiate and coordinate changes  
• Work with Quality, Operations Management and Engineering to investigate and capture priorities and changes  
• Use Excel and MS Word to track and update project documents  
• Capture and document new processes
• Create production drawings
• Maintain Bills of Material in MRP System
• Create and execute Engineering Change Orders
• Complete analysis of Customer applications
• Run specific engineering projects under the direction of a Design Engineer  
• Perform other duties as assigned   

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse and global employees, including the ability to motivate and energize
• Must have a thirst for learning and passion for solving complex problems
• Ability to work in a combination office and assembly/machining environment
• Must wear safety glasses and safety shoes

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Engineering program with a minimum 2.50 GPA

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

$20 - $22 per hour