Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Pay Range: $22.50/Hour Location: Onsite in Willmar, MN | No ability to work remote Schedule: 40 hours/week Timeframe: 6-9months

Who is Nova-Tech Engineering? Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry. Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide.

Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the MinnWest Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams. Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.

About our Co-Ops

Nova-Tech Engineering currently has full time, paid Co-Op opportunities located onsite in Willmar, MN. The Co-Op program is available to students entering their Junior or Senior year of college beginning January 2027 through August of 2027 or May 2027 through December 2027 for students pursuing Electrical Engineering degrees.

Learning Experience Objectives

Build successful working relationships with members of a cross-functional team Identify areas for professional development outside of core Mechanical Engineering curriculum Develop a general understanding of the various roles, processes, and procedures that support product development within a Mechanical Engineering Group With direction from the Product Owner and team, learn how to prioritize many competing tasks and project responsibilities to meet objectives on-time Develop understanding of specific areas of skill and disciplines of interest within Mechanical Engineering Learn how to use an Agile Scrum framework to get work done in a collaborative team

Nova-Tech's Purpose Statement

We create revolutionary solutions that forever change industries and enhance quality of life