Water Treatment Engineering Co-op

Location: Milwaukee, WI, US

Water Treatment Engineering Co-op

Date

Nov 6, 2026

Location(s)

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53224

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Company

A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit

CORPORATE

Workplace Setting

Onsite

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Join A.O. Smith's Corporate Technology Center and gain unparalleled experience at the innovative nucleus of the organization. The A. O. Smith Water Treatment Engineering Co-op program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you're learning in college while contributing to exciting, real-world and industry specific projects.  We will provide hands-on experience to fit your career objectives, complement your academic work, and enhance your learning.

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

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

Desired Characteristics

Hands-On:  prefers working in a laboratory environment, building equipment, running tests.

Critical Thinker:  problem-solver, thrives in ambiguous scenarios, gleans ideas from limited data.

Self-Driven:  organize, prioritize and help define tasks for oneself, accountable, dependable.

Ethical:  treats others fairly and respectfully, obeys the law, trustworthy, lives A. O. Smith values.

Communicator:  effective oral and written communication skills, ability to convey advanced concepts to a technical audience.

Education

High School Diploma or GED in Related Field

Currently Enrolled in Engineering

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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.