Application Engineering Intern
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.
MFG Co-op
Job Purpose:
To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
- Assist in evaluating the need for machine and/or assembly area upgrades
- Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
- Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
- Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly jobs
- Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action
- React to changing priorities in a timely manner
- Report man-hour estimates
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Accelerators
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
- Experience with 3D printers
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Position Summary: Join our dynamic team at Graco as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, where you will work alongside our Mechanical Engineers to design, support, analyze and develop solutions to challenging problems with fluid handling equipment. You will build skills in machine design, failure analysis, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, and problem solving
What You Will Do at Graco
- Assist in new product development activities, such as:
- Mechanical design ideation & collaboration
- Hands-on support of project team prototyping & testing
- I would keep this one, my interns have done this
- Design test plans and perform tests
- Analysis of design to applicable standards (SAE, UL, etc.)
- Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (CREO, Finite Element Analysis, etc.)
- Review of instruction manuals and product literature
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Assist in standard product support activities, such as:
- Solve real problems
- Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab or field
- Conduct tests and analysis results
- Develop and implement design solutions that solve problem
- Develop knowledge of:
- What it is to be part of a new product development team
- Graco product line equipment & applications
- Product development considerations such as product cost, project schedules, customer considerations in product design
- Operational systems
- Graco and industry design standards
- Graco Quality Management System
- Graco customer applications and requirements
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Pursuing BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Accelerators
- CAD software experience such as Solid Works, Creo, etc.
Electrical Engineer Intern
Job Purpose
Join Graco as an Electrical Engineering Intern! Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. You will work alongside our electrical engineers to write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android apps. This intern position also involves providing ideas, input, and analysis as a project team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:
- Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
- Helping with design analysis and root cause testing
- Running tests to optimize performance
- Contributing to electrical hardware and software design
- Participate in the standard product team by:
- Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
- Determine root cause of failures in the field
- Develop, qualify, and implement solutions to problems
- Consult with electrical manufacturers to resolve product issues
- Troubleshoot issues on existing standard products
- Create and execute product qualification plans
- Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions
- Conduct analysis of Graco and competitive products
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Pursuing BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
- initiative to learn industry and project requirements
Accelerators
- Experience with various programming languages such as C, C+, and Python.
- Knowledge of electrical circuit design, specifically using Altium designer
Automation Engineering Intern
Job Profile Summary
What You Will Do at Graco
- Assembly and installation of fixtures and tooling
- Help with equipment design, and recommendation of sensors and safe guarding
- Electrical panel wiring, pneumatic and hydraulic plumbing
- Create and edit electrical schematics
- Support engineering efforts to install and integrate new robotic and ancillary equipment
- Order and document components necessary for projects
- Maintain a productive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment
- Perform machine safety analysis to verify systems meet OSHA requirements
- Work with the product design team, mechanical designer and manufacturing engineer during the prove-out process.
- Troubleshoot issues with automated equipment and develop solutions
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Accelerators
- Robotic, PLC, or Labview programming experience
- Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (excel, word, PowerPoint)
Packaging Engineering Intern
Develop cost effective packaging solutions by applying coursework to real-world applications as a Packaging Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly areas by participating in hands-on troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance
- Troubleshoot shipping damage claims to determine how to resolve issues.
- Consolidate and document WIP packaging used within manufacturing.
- Assist in the designing of and implementation of packaging solutions:
- Research and suggest ideas for ways to improve packaging for existing products while working with cross functional engineering teams.
- Create packaging specifications using AutoCAD.
- Load and update specifications within manufacturing database.
- Load and maintain packaging components within manufacturing BOM’s.
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Accelerators
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
Distribution Engineering Intern
To support the Warehouse Operation, Logistics, and Trade Compliance by applying coursework to real-world applications as a Distribution Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as a project team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Provide general support for picking, packing and shipping processes, hands-on troubleshooting issues, and providing technical assistance
- Assist in capital equipment justification as needed
- Assist in evaluation, selection and implementation for automation upgrades
- Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
- Participate in the planning and implementation of preventive and corrective actions for safety, quality, delivery and cost
- React to changing priorities in a timely manner
- Report man-hour estimates
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or comparable program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Supplier Quality Engineering Intern
To support the Strategic Business Unit and the Manufacturing Cell and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Supplier Quality Engineer Intern. Position involves providing ideas, inputs and analysis as an active team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Work with suppliers to improve quality performance, implement process controls and quality plans.
- Review conconformances created for accuracy and trending opportunities. Drive strong root cause and corrective action with assistance from the Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineers.
- Serves as a stop gate for Supplier Corrective Action Requests; gather any additional information needed for Supplier Quality Engineers to initiated and drive with a supplier.
- Drive initial discussions with suppliers for warranty concerns
- Validate both Graco and Supplier completion of part qualifications per requirements.
- Pull and monitor aging MRB (Material Review Board) reports
- Provide training and assistance to suppliers and purchasing personnel on Graco supplier quality requirements and processes.
- Provide general quality troubleshooting for day-to-day issues.
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or operations/supply chain management
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands on work
Accelerators
- Knowledge of quality tools: i.e. Problem solving, Root-Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Mistake Proofing and Process Control.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of engineering drawing interpretation.
Quality Engineer Intern
To support the Quality team under the Operation Excellence department, and apply coursework to real-world applications as a Quality Engineer Intern. Position involves conducting process investigations, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the development of quality engineering tools.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Participate in process investigations by comparing documented Quality Management System (QMS) processes with current practices across multiple facilities
- Support improvement efforts using structured problem-solving tools.
- Assist in process mapping, documentation, and standardization of key quality processes.
- Contribute to the development and testing of new quality engineering tools to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Gather and analyze data to support root cause investigations and corrective actions
- Work with team members to identify opportunities for process alignment and efficiency gains
- Adapt to shifting priorities and provide timely support to the Quality team
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Currently enrolled and pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Quality or Manufacturing Engineering or comparable Engineering program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Interest in process improvement and quality systems
Accelerators
- Experience with process mapping or workflow documentation tools
- Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001 or similar)
- Exposure to structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, PDAC, etc.)
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused role
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
$21.00 - $28.00