Role Summary

The Engineering Co-op is a part-time or full-time, multi-semester program based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, supporting Flowserve’s Pump Quick Response Center. In this hands-on role, you will contribute to projects that improve repair processes, documentation, data visibility, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, interested in process improvement, and willing to work in both office and field environments. This position offers meaningful experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer-focused support.

Potential Responsibilities

• Support the Pump Quick Response Center and pump repair shop with engineering, documentation, and operational improvement activities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to pump repair processes, including welding, machining, assembly, disassembly, tear-down, and inspection activities.
• Prepare customer documentation packages for completed repair jobs, including certifications, technical information, inspection records, and other required shipment documentation.
• Compile, organize, and analyze repair and technical data in Excel for customer reports and internal tracking.
• Assist with shop-floor engineering projects focused on improving repair processes, productivity, safety, quality, and workflow.
• Support shop layout and floor-optimization initiatives to improve material flow, organization, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with shop-floor personnel, technicians, engineers, and managers to gather information, clarify requirements, and support project execution.
• Develop or update work instructions, technical documentation, process records, and standard operating procedures as needed.
• Learn about Flowserve pumps, rotating equipment, repair practices, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering and in good academic standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a hands-on, fast-paced repair-shop environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks or another 3D CAD platform.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, machining, welding, maintenance, automotive repair, industrial repair, or another technical environment.
• Familiarity with pumps, rotating equipment, mechanical systems, repair operations, or aftermarket service.

Specific assignments and work environments may vary by host team. Placement is based on business needs, candidate qualifications, interests, and alignment with available co-op opportunities.