The University of Toledo College of Engineering will host more than 140 companies for its Spring 2026 Engineering Career Expo on Thursday, Feb. 19.
The expo is the second of two that the college hosts each academic year to support students seeking co-ops and post-graduation employment. Approximately 700 undergraduate and graduate students and alumni are expected to attend and network with company recruiters and representatives from 9 a.m. to noon in Savage Arena.
The University of Toledo College of Engineering will host more than 140 companies for its Spring 2026 Engineering Career Expo on Thursday, Feb. 19.
“The Engineering Career Expo is one of the most effective platforms for our students to connect with dozens of highly committed employers,” said Geoffrey Humphrys, assistant director of the Shah Center for Engineering Career Development. “The College of Engineering stands out as one of only eight engineering colleges in the country with an integrated co-op program, ensuring that engineering science students graduate with a full year of relevant work experience on their resume. The co-op program contributes to our stellar reputation for preparing workforce-ready engineers and to a high demand from employers who offer outstanding co-op and post-graduation engineering opportunities.”
Numerous corporate partners that routinely welcome students through the co-op program are set to participate in the Engineering Career Expo, including the Douglas Company, First Solar, Libbey, Matrix Technologies, Nexus Engineering Group, North Star BlueScope Steel, NSG/Pilkington North America, PCC Airfoils, Rudolph Libbe and SSOE plus Dana Inc., Marathon Petroleum, Owens Corning and Vistra on the Fortune 500.
Additional companies set to participate include Applied Environmental Solutions, Lincoln Electric, Midmark Corp., Motion Controls Robotics, Monroe Environmental, Steris Endoscopy, Toledo Refining Company and USG.
“The University of Toledo Engineering Career Expo has had a profound impact on my professional development and field experience,” said Kassidy Bauer, a chemical engineering sophomore. “Not only have I been able to secure two co-op rotations and multiple offers, but I have established connections with companies for future development. It also taught me how to feel comfortable in a professional setting, giving me essential practice for interviews and my future work opportunities. I am very grateful for this chance to grow professionally in an open environment that cares about empowering my future.”
Cam Thoroughman is the vice president of human resources at North Star BlueScope Steel.
He said the company consistently finds top-tier talent at UToledo.
“For three decades, North Star BlueScope Steel has focused on developing talent that supports long-term success,” Thoroughman said. “The University of Toledo has been a consistent partner in that effort, providing well-prepared engineering students who make up most of our co-op program at North Star. Many of those students convert to full-time team members and begin their careers with us after graduation, strengthening our workforce for the future.”
