Application Development Engineering Co-Op

Covestro
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted Sep 2, 2026
Year-round

About the role

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

WHAT WE OFFER

The primary responsibility of the engineering co-op position is to work with the Application Development Group supporting the Engineering Plastics business within Covestro located in Pittsburgh, PA. The incumbent will support hands-on advanced mechanical/thermal testing and processing of plastic parts in our labs. Additionally, support the design of plastic parts and mold designs activities using state-of-the art CAD and CAE technologies, as well. The undergraduate co-op program provides increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with academic training and individual ability to assume job responsibility.

Major Responsibilities

Prepare CAD models for CAE analysis Perform structural, CFD, and mold filling simulations Conduct mechanical and thermal part and sample testing using advanced lab equipment Conduct/support advanced injection molding and processing studies Develop design concepts using CAD software Support the marketing efforts by preparing required information, reports and presentations

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in Mechanical, Material Science, or Plastics Engineering At the time of hire, the selected candidate must have completed the Freshmen year of college Should be participating in a college Co-op program College GPA of 3.0 or greater

Knowledge and Skills

Hands-on mechanical capabilities Familiarity with structural analysis and thermal analysis concepts Working experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software Familiarity with laboratory testing and processing equipment Experience with AI concepts and tools

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so

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