Plastic Molding Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2027
- Pay
- $28 – $45 per hour
- Location
- Libertyville, IL
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Plastic Molding Engineering Co-Op located in our Libertyville, IL site.
Reporting to Process & Automation Engineering Team, the student will support injection molding process development and validation activities for high-precision medical components, while collaborating and working alongside Engineers and cross-functional teams.
What a typical day looks like
- Assist in injection mold trials and process window development
- Support startup optimization and parameter validation
- Perform short-shot and imbalance studies
- Support defect analysis and root cause investigations
- Assist with IQ/OQ/PQ documentation
- Support tooling PM and mold performance assessments
- Attend team meetings to support project work as needed
Student qualities we’re seeking for this Co-Op assignment
- Currently enrolled student pursuing MS/BS degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science major
- Understanding of Injection Molding Process (injection molding fundamentals)
- Basic process validation knowledge in highly regulated environments
- Defect & root cause analysis experience
- Understanding of mold tooling components and ability to read basic mechanical drawings
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Previous manufacturing floor internship experience a plus!
Co-Op Program Requirements
- Ability to work 40 hours/week (in person) during the Spring 2027 co-op assignment
- Currently enrolled in accredited university
- 3.0 GPA min
Application Deadline
- Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
- Job Posting Start Date 09-18-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-25-2026
Pay and benefits
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
Pay Range $27.50 - $44.50 Hourly
- Job Category
- Intern
- Is Sponsorship Available?
- No
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
From Flextronics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Plastic Molding Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2027 posting at Flextronics states compensation of $28 – $45 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Flextronics's official career site.
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