Electrical Engineer Co-Op - May 2025 - Start Dates

Electrical Engineer Co-Op - May 2025 - Start Dates

Job Description

For 150+ years, Kimberly-Clark has challenged conventional wisdom to reimagine how we can better serve our consumers and impact the world around us. We invented new product categories and built an $18+ billion global business with top brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Huggies® and U by Kotex®.

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

Job Role: Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Location: Various locations throughout United States (relocation assistance may be provided)

Role Terms: Spring (Full-Time January - May 2025, Spring/Summer (Full-Time January - August 2026), in either instance, this is a cooperative education program so you would be required to take off from school during the duration of the co-op term.

Additional Information: Must have permanent right to work in the United States both now and in the future.

Job Overview

Electrical Engineering Co-ops typically will experience the problem analysis, design, installation, and start-up phases for our projects.  Our co-ops have an opportunity to apply their technical training in an industrial environment or working with automated manufacturing control equipment.  This equipment includes programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), analog and digital motor controllers, and discrete control hardware.  Our students develop a broad understanding of electrical engineering practices necessary to support high speed automated manufacturing process.  Opportunities exist in research offices, manufacturing facilities, and within various business groups.

Job Accountabilities

Produce detail for design and development assignments.  Develop knowledge and skills of/for engineering detail.  Carry out job responsibilities in a safe manner.  Maintain security and documentation.  Assist in development of solutions and alternatives to assigned problems/opportunities. Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected.  Strong oral and written communication skills are imperative. Understanding of basic statistics and computer usage experience is desirable.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• General electrical equipment/systems/controls

• Routine drafting and design

• Problem solving methodology

• Assimilate and understand technical information

• Engineering work systems: computers, CAD

• Field Experience

• Systems: machine, electrical, process

• Corporation policies and procedures

• Quality

• Role of other K-C functions/interactions

• Design communications

• K-C design standards

• Electrical Lineshaft Integration / Motion Control

• Process Control (Analog and Digital)

• Temperature / Pressure Control

• Production Reporting / MES / SAP

• Operator Interfaces

• Product Inspection

Qualifications

• GPA: 3.0 cumulative or higher

• Completion of 1-1/2 years of college courses

• Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. on a regular, full-time basis

• Co-op/intern positions are not eligible for sponsorship and the successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the United States without KC’s sponsorship now or in the future

• Previous Co-op/Intern experience is a plus

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic inform