At Heatcraft Refrigeration, we value engineering for product development, and as the ultimate solution to improving manufacturing processes and maintaining safety. As a co-op, students will be exposed to a rich and challenging variety of engineering-related work. We are proud to say that all of our student co-ops have had rewarding experiences during their career at Heatcraft Refrigeration.
“Heatcraft Refrigeration's Co-op Program is a great challenge...”
Justin Dunnahoo, Georgia Institute of Technology
“Working as a co-op at Heatcraft's product development department has been the most valuable of all my educational experiences.”
Anthony Gray, Georgia Institute of Technology
“Heatcraft Refrigeration's co-op program is a student-focused co-op...”
Dean Landers, Georgia Institute of Technology
“The Heatcraft Refrigeration Co-op Program prepares you for the future...”
David Icenogle, Georgia Institute of Technology
“My participation in the Co-op Program has been an incredible opportunity.”
Faye Hellman, University of Illinois
“Working as a Co-op Engineer at Heatcraft Refrigeration is an incredibly rewarding experience.”
David Carson, University of Illinois
“Heatcraft Refrigeration works hard to integrate its Co-ops into the engineering environment...”
Daniel Welch, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
“Choosing to participate in the Co-op Program is one of the best decisions...”
Karina Wong, Product Engineer & Co-op Program Director
“Heatcraft Refrigeration is an excellent company for an engineering Co-op.”
Laura Misiuk, Purdue University
“Joining the Co-op Program was the best educational decision I have ever made.”
Bobby Atkinson, University of Illinois
“The Co-op Program at Heatcraft Refrigeration is unlike any other.”
Ben Gambrel, Manufacturing Engineer/Production Manager
“The Heatcraft Refrigeration Co-op Program was a great jump-start for my engineering career. ”
Luke Wuthrich, Technical Support Manager
Heatcraft Refrigeration's Co-op Program is a great challenge that has forced me to grow and learn in my field of engineering through actual, real world experience and projects. Heatcraft offers several training opportunities that have prepared me for the challenges I will face both on the job and in life. The Co-op Program has already given me a couple of different looks at the varying components of the company. I work primarily with the Research and Development team of engineers and have been given experience working with both the Applications Engineers and the Troubleshooters. I look forward to also gaining experience in the Lab and in the Plant in future terms. I also greatly anticipate the opportunity to visit the other facilities in Danville, Illinois and Tifton, Georgia. I have been given many different kinds of projects dealing with all aspects of the engineering side of the job. It is this kind of variety in workload, department, and facility that makes me extremely excited about my future at Heatcraft Refrigeration.
Justin Dunnaho - Georgia Institute of Technology
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Fall 2012
Co-op Work Term: Second
Working as a co-op at Heatcraft's product development department has been the most valuable of all my educational experiences. Within my first two semesters I've already received an extensive amount of training and worked on many challenging projects. In addition to developing my engineering abilities, I've also developed better communication and time management skills during my co-op. The key to this program's success is the people who support co-ops. Each co-op is assigned a mentor who guides them through each work term. Any additional support a co-op might need is available from the rest of the staff which is always willing to help and very knowledgeable. All this support combined with the training balances well with the challenging projects and makes the co-op experience at Heatcraft very rewarding.
Anthony Gray - Georgia Institute of Technology
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Fall 2010
Co-op Work Term: Second
Heatcraft Refrigeration's co-op program is a student-focused co-op that challenges students beyond what they think they can do. Heatcraft's co-op is not just another coffee fetching copy-making internship; they focus on the value the student and training them for leadership and responsibility. In my first two semesters, I have received valuable training on several different aspects of the corporate world, learned to manage several important projects at the same time, participated in group projects and meetings, and been privileged enough to travel for additional training within my field. Heatcraft delivers a top-notch program that is an accurate representation of the real world.
Dean Landers - Georgia Institute of Technology
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Fall 2008
Co-op Work Term: Third
The Heatcraft Refrigeration Co-op Program prepares you for the future, with training in SolidEdge, Visual Basic, Design for Six Sigma, and STEP+ I will have the skills and tools that I can apply to any industry or company. Heatcraft is also the perfect size company. From engineering, to manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service, Heatcraft co-ops get to experience how each department operates and interacts. Along with many responsibilities at the Stone Mountain facility, I have worked with our Danville, Illinois and Tifton, Georgia plants on various projects. The fast paced environment has allowed me to grow as a student and a professional by challenging me to innovate and expand my knowledge base. I would highly recommend the Heatcraft Refrigeration co-op to any committed engineering student.
David Icenogle - Georgia Institute of Technology
University: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Fall 2007
Co-op Work Term: Completed
My participation in the Co-op program at Heatcraft Refrigeration has been an incredible opportunity. This program, which is geared toward motivated engineering students, provides many challenges that have helped me to grow not only as an engineer, but also as a person. I have been involved in many important projects that have given me insight into the engineering profession. Heatcraft Refrigeration's Co-op program invests many resources into educating and training Co-ops to prepare them for their semester projects and for their future careers. In the short time I have been working for Heatcraft Refrigeration, I have traveled to many places for training that benefits me at work and at school. Heatcraft Refrigeration has helped me to determine where I want to focus my studies and, ultimately, what I intend to accomplish in my future.
Faye Hellman - Former Co-op Student
University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: General Engineering
Graduation: Spring 2007
Co-op Work Term: Completed
Working as a Co-op Engineer at Heatcraft Refrigeration is an incredibly rewarding experience. During my first two semesters at Heatcraft Refrigeration I have received valuable training in several of the most up-to-date engineering softwares. The company has also provided me with the opportunity to work on projects in several areas of engineering including manufacturing, safety, and design. The experience and confidence I have gained here has given me new focus and direction toward school and my eventual career as an engineer. Overall, Heatcraft Refrigeration has continued to provide me with the tools, skills, and knowledge that will serve as a foundation for future success in the field of engineering.
David Carson - Former Co-op Student
University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Spring 2006
Co-op Work Term: Completed
The co-op program at Heatcraft Refrigeration is a very involved program that combines thorough technical training with hands on engineering experience, which is what makes this program stand a cut above others that I’ve seen. On my way to completing this challenging program, I was exposed to both the manufacturing and the design aspects of engineering. Heatcraft Refrigeration works hard to integrate its Co-ops into the engineering environment by giving them project management responsibilities, time deadlines, and opportunities to train and work with other knowledgeable engineers. Throughout my nearly two years with the company, I’ve learned many valuable lessons that cannot be taught in the classroom, and I’ve vastly improved my communication, time management, and technical skills. I feel that participation in the Heatcraft Refrigeration Co-op program has not only supplemented my class work, but it has also laid the foundation for my engineering career. Heatcraft Refrigeration has developed an excellent recipe for success, and I encourage students with the willingness to work hard and the desire to achieve great things to explore this program.
Daniel Welch - Former Co-op Student
University: Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Spring 2006
Co-op Work Term: Completed
Choosing to participate in the Co-op program at Heatcraft Refrigeration is one of the best decisions I've made. As a Co-op here, I've gained much valuable insight towards the type of work that I'll be doing when I graduate. After my first semester of work, I returned to school with a better sense of direction - more confident about the field of study I chose, and also more interested. I've also gained a lot of work experience by working on challenging engineering projects, and being held responsible to meet deadlines and expectations for projects. Even though this Co-op will extend my graduation, I feel that the experience I've gained here is more than enough to make up for the extra time that it will take me to finish school.
Karina Wong - Product Engineer, Co-op Program Director, and Former Co-op Student
University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Fall 2004
Co-op Work Term: Completed
Heatcraft Refrigeration is an excellent company to choose for an engineering Co-op opportunity. Heatcraft Refrigeration spends a considerable amount of time and resources training Co-ops the first two semesters. I have traveled to Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, and various other places for training as well as special projects I have been involved with. I feel that I have gotten a "real world" experience here. I have received a wide variety of projects including supervising other employees, designing mechanisms for improving machinery and reorganizing areas of the plant. I think this Co-op has been an excellent way to get work experience before I graduate.
Laura Misiuk - Former Co-op Student
University: Purdue University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: Spring 2004
Co-op Work Term: Completed
Joining the Co-op program at Heatcraft Refrigeration was the best educational decision I have ever made. Throughout my first semester with the company, I received valuable training in several engineering software packages. I was also able to improve my organizational and time management skills. Not only does this program train students to be engineers, but it also exposes them to leadership opportunities within a growing organization. The Co-op program here at Heatcraft Refrigeration has been an opportunity for me to incorporate my classroom experience into real world engineering applications, thereby rekindling my passion for the classroom. At Heatcraft Refrigeration, I am more than just a Co-op; I am an engineer in training and a future successful leader. This program is a fantastic experience, and am anxious to return for my second semester.
Bobby Atkinson - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: General Engineering
Graduation: Spring 2008
Co-op Work Term: Second
The Co-op Program at Heatcraft Refrigeration is unlike any other. The program offers an incredible variety of opportunities and experiences. Because the program was designed by former Co-op students, it offers the perfect level of challenge and responsibility. All 4 semesters I participated I felt that I was pushed just beyond the edge of my capabilities, which really helped me grow. Due to my Co-op experience, Heatcraft Refrigeration was able to offer me a very exciting position--one with far more responsibilities than I could have found anywhere else. After graduation, my role is to help lead Heatcraft Refrigeration's Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing initiative. I will help to drive down leadtimes and improve quality throughout our company. In addition, I will have extensive international responsibilities in Europe, Asia, Australia and especially in Brazil. Our Co-op Program is designed to turn out future leaders--people that can take the company to new levels. Because of the huge amount of time and money we invest in each of our Co-op students, we only select the best candidates. I encourage students with a strong work ethic, good attitude, and a desire to improve their skills to explore Heatcraft Refrigeration's program - I can promise you won't be disappointed.
Ben Gambrel - Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, & Former Co-op Student
University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: General Engineering
Graduation: December 2002
Co-op Work Term: Completed
The Heatcraft Refrigeration Co-op Program was a great jump-start for my engineering career. Every work term I was assigned new projects that stretched my engineering and business skills. Through the variety of experiences during my time in the program, I discovered the facets of engineering that really interested me, and brought a clearer focus to my studies when I was back at school. My success in the Co-op program ultimately allowed me to get an introductory management position in this growing and exciting company. As the current director of the Co-op program, I encourage engineering students who are driven to succeed and looking for a challenge to seriously consider our program.
Luke Wuthrich - Technical Support Manager & Former Co-op Student
University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: May 2002
Co-op Work Term: Completed
