Kohler Co-op - Advanced Development (Water Technology and Materials) - Summer 2025

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Under the direction of the Associate Director – Engineering, Water Technology or Water Technology Engineer Associate Director; or the Associate Director – Advanced Development – Materials or AD-Materials Engineer, the Water Technology and Materials Engineering co-ops will identify, evaluate, develop, & create new materials and water technologies that revolutionize the Kitchen & Bath industry.

Responsibilities

•  Support Advanced Development - Water Technology and Advanced Development – Materials projects.
• Determine the technical feasibility of technologies & product concepts.
• Create technical requirements, risk mitigation plans, test specifications, and product cost analyses.
• Perform competitive benchmarking and track industry trends.
• Keep abreast of new Materials and new fluid technologies and perform technical research.
• Create & test prototypes (mock-ups, 3D Printed parts, etc.) to quickly evaluate innovative technologies and concepts.

Skills/Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university with a focus in engineering or physical science.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship. 

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Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.