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.

Where You’ll Work – Lubrication Equipment Division (LED)

Our heritage brand – with a legacy dating back to the company’s initial founding in 1926 – Graco’s Lubrication Equipment Division (LED) is a global leader in fluid handling technology, providing products worldwide to a diverse range of markets including vehicle service, industrial, fleets and transportation, construction and mining, as well as renewable and non-renewable energy markets.

The future of LED is bright, with significant investments being made across the business; the division is expanding to accommodate increased demand and growth driven by an investment in new products and innovative ideas. With global industry ramping up into high gear, LED is positioned to grease the wheels, bearings, and machinery that will revolutionize the future.

Ready to join us?

The Graco Co-Op Program is designed for students who seek a culture of innovation, quality, and A+ customer service. At Graco, you will have the opportunity to grow knowledge of the industry, develop solutions to real business challenges, and make important connections for the future. During the Co-Op, you will work on projects that align with the needs of the business that allow you to have a hand in key company initiatives. Throughout your time with us, you will be invited to attend educational and social events and will complete a final presentation on your internship experience. 

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.

We will be hiring Manufacturing Engineer Co-ops to join our team in Anoka for the January to August 2025 co-op program

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

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Power to Be

At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

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.

Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!