Fall 2026

Engineering Co-op Intern

Johnson Electric

Johnson Electric

11-50 employees

Motors, actuators and motion systems manufacturer

Compensation Overview

$20 - $26/hr

Vandalia, OH, USA

In Person

Local candidates preferred; on-site in Vandalia, Ohio.

Category
Process Engineering

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Requirements
  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, or related program
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Must have at least 3 semesters (spring, summer, fall) remaining to qualify for the program.
  • Available for full-time work (40 hours per week) during each 12 to 16-week rotation.
  • Adaptable and eager to explore different functional areas.
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a passion for learning
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with mentors and team members to understand business operations and processes.
  • Contribute to large-scale projects, taking on a leading role.
  • Build professional relationships across various departments.
  • Hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Participate in and select 2-3 hands-on projects related to: Engineering (Mechanical, Application, Electrical, Process, Medtech), Quality, Operations Leadership

Johnson Electric designs and manufactures motors, actuators, and motion subsystems for automotive and industrial customers, with plants and engineering centers in over 20 countries. Products span DC/EC motors, switches, solenoids, gearmotors, powder metal parts, and eDrives used in vehicles, appliances, and medical devices. What sets Johnson Electric apart is its family of specialized brands, including Saia-Burgess, Nanomotion, and Stackpole. The goal is to improve the quality of life of everyone it touches through innovative motion systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sha Tin District, Hong Kong

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • APG scale provides recurring automotive platform exposure across global OEM programs.
  • IPG growth offers a second earnings engine if industrial demand keeps recovering.
  • Strong liquidity supports dividends, capex, and customer program investment despite profit pressure.

What critics are saying

  • APG sales fell 3% constant currency from Chinese JV share loss.
  • Europe and North America demand weakness continues to depress Johnson Electric's largest segment.
  • Net profit dropped 23%, showing margins and earnings are deteriorating faster than sales.

What makes Johnson Electric unique

  • Johnson Electric dominates motion subsystems, with APG contributing 84% of FY2025/26 sales.
  • Industry Products Group returned to growth, rising 2% constant currency after three declining years.
  • The company held US$902 million cash and a 10% debt-to-capital ratio at March 2026.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

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