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Graco Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op May-December 2026

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Recruitment began on October 20, 2025
and the job listing Expires on October 19, 2026
Co-Op, Internship Manufacturing, Energy & Logistics
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Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Job Purpose

To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.

What You Will Do At Graco

• Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance

• Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades

• Participate in capital equipment justification as needed

• Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements

• Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs

• Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action

• React to changing priorities in a timely manner

• Report man-hour estimates

What You Will Bring To Graco

• Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member

• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work

Accelerators

• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD

• Experience with 3D printers

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$16.00 – $27.00

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