Water Treatment Engineering Co-op

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies. We are a $10.09 billion company with 150+ years history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.

The Corporate Technology Center (CTC) is the innovative nucleus of the organization. The CTC is charged with discovering, innovating, and developing the next big breakthroughs for A. O. Smith led by a collection of research engineers, material scientists, and experienced technicians. The brand-new research facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin consists of state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces and a friendly environment to empower our team to push technology limits.

Primary Function

This role is an excellent opportunity for co-operative education students who are passionate about clean water, water treatment, and prefer gaining hands-on experience under the leadership of senior researchers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of water filtration systems and technology for water treatment.
• Run and analyze results of filtration performance testing.
• Preparing challenge water with organic and inorganics contaminants for filtration systems.
• Water sample preparation and analysis of various inorganic and organic contaminants in drinking water.
• Assist lab staff and engineers in troubleshooting product, technology, and testing issues.
• Assist with microbiological sample propagation, plating, counting, and disposal.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college/university for Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field.
• A minimum of a sophomore standing and the ability to co-op for at least 3 terms.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in major-related coursework
• Conscientious & dependable, with the ability to work on small teams as well as independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and MS Office Products (Word, Excel, etc).
• A sincere interest in materials/metallurgical engineering

Education

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.