Summer 2026, Fall 2026

Mechanical Designer Intern/Co-op

Posted on 4/2/2026

Deadline 1/5/27
Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Commercial laundry equipment manufacturer and distributor

No salary listed

Wisconsin, USA

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Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
PTC Creo
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
  • Some experience with 3D modeling in Creo or SolidWorks.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; a true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, use manual dexterity, stoop, bend, and perform minimal lifting.
Responsibilities
  • Organize and update drawings, specifications, and agency standards to ensure seamless project workflows.
  • Innovate and redesign components aimed at cost reduction and enhancing assembly efficiency.
  • Engage in product development including the adaptation of recent concepts into new size machines, lab builds of full-size prototypes, and introduction of new designs to the manufacturing team.
  • Create detailed 3D models, work with CAD designers, and assist in the design and introduction of new product designs across all large products.
  • Learn and utilize the change notification system as well as the Bill of Materials.
  • Assist in the product development system, part design, concept development, and market launch of new products.
  • Take part in some field testing and external lab testing.
  • Procure new parts, test fit new manufactured parts in the Lab, troubleshoot design issues, and anticipate assembly issues for redesigns before release.
Alliance Laundry Systems

Alliance Laundry Systems

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Alliance Laundry Systems designs, manufactures and markets commercial laundry equipment for laundromats, multi-housing facilities, hotels and healthcare sites. It sells commercial washers, dryers and related machinery under brands such as Speed Queen and UniMac, and supports customers through spare-parts distribution, online technical manuals and videos, and advisory services. The company controls the full value chain—from invention and design to production and marketing—and uses a global distributor network to reach customers. Its goal is to provide dependable, scalable laundry solutions and ongoing support to operators worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Ripon, Wisconsin

Founded

1908

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What believers are saying

  • Recent $826M IPO at $4.8B valuation signals strong investor confidence in business model.
  • Bestway Laundry acquisition expands West Coast distribution and UniMac on-premises market reach.
  • Healthcare and hospitality sectors provide stable, recurring revenue from mission-critical equipment.

What critics are saying

  • BDT majority stake lock-up expiration triggers insider selling pressure within six to twelve months.
  • Chinese heat-pump dryer rivals cut energy costs 40%, eroding Speed Queen laundromat dominance.
  • California AB-1234 zero-watermark mandate obsoletes 60% of UniMac installed base by 2028.

What makes Alliance Laundry Systems unique

  • Global commercial laundry leader with five brands including Speed Queen and UniMac.
  • Integrated value chain from design and manufacturing through parts distribution and support.
  • Serves diverse sectors: laundromats, multi-housing, healthcare, hospitality with specialized equipment.

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Company News

Finviz
Oct 10th, 2025
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Alliance Laundry raises $826 million in IPO

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Fidelity Investments
Oct 9th, 2025
Alliance Laundry valued at $4.8B debut

Alliance Laundry Systems was valued at nearly $4.8 billion after its shares rose 11.4% in their NYSE debut. The company and its shareholders sold 34.1 million shares in an IPO, priced at the top of its target range. The positive reception indicates growing investor confidence in private equity-backed deals. BDT Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Alliance in 2015. The U.S. IPO market is recovering, with companies like Klarna and StubHub also going public recently.

Ripon Press
Mar 1st, 2021
PWS, Inc. sells assets to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

Alliance Laundry Systems, a global leader in commercial laundry equipment, is acquiring the distribution assets of PWS, Inc., the largest distributor of Speed Queen equipment and replacement parts in North America.

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