Engineering Co-Op

Posted on 8/28/2025

Stanley Black & Decker

Stanley Black & Decker

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Strongsville, OH, USA

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Position is full time, 40 hours per week and start/end dates align with school semesters.

Engineering Co-op

Stanley Black & Decker Outdoor - Valley City, OH

Description

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

MTD Products Inc and its subsidiaries are wholly owned by Stanley Black & Decker Inc.  At MTD Products, we do more than just design, manufacture, market, and sell outdoor power equipment. We are an industry leader driven by a greater purpose to inspire people to care for and enjoy the outdoors. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, MTD is a global company known for innovation and award-winning lawn mowers, snow blowers and other equipment for both residential and professional markets. Our family of brands includes Cub Cadet®, Troy-Bilt®, Robomow®, Rover®, and WOLF-Garten®.
 

Co-op Program Overview:

The exciting, full-time, paid Co-op internship program aligns with the standard fall, spring, summer semester schedule. You will co-op in one of our engineering departments based upon your skills, experiences and coursework and will work on challenging, real world assignments.  You will be supervised by the Co-op Program Manager and will work closely with and learn from a peer mentor. You will also have the opportunity to participate in many leadership development, networking and community building activities.

Co-op Positions Available:

Multiple opportunities are available for mechanical, computer, software, and electrical engineers.  Co-op’s will be placed in one of the following departments based upon interests, skills, experience & coursework:

  • Product Development (Electrical Systems, Software Systems, Mechanical Systems)
  • Testing
  • Quality
  • Advanced Manufacturing

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, computer, software, or electrical engineering, and have completed freshman year by beginning of program start date
  • Solid record of academic achievement
  • Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and professionally
  • Demonstrated leadership skills through student organizations, athletics, volunteerism or similar activities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Flexibility and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, highly complex environment
  • Must be a US citizen, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

Location and Hours:

  • Position is located Valley City, OH (Cleveland Area)
  • Position is full time, 40 hours per week and start/end dates align with school semesters
    • Fall: Mid-August to Early December
    • Spring: Early January to Early May
    • Summer: Mid-May to Early August

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. 

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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