2027 Future Talent Program - 3DT Operations - Co-op
About The Position
The Future Talent Program offers cooperative education experiences lasting up to six months and involving one or more projects. This role is part of the Global Support Function Division and supports 3D Technologies (3DT) Operations at the West Point lab. The 3DT enterprise team partners with the business to address challenges and develop innovative solutions that make inventing accessible across the company. Its international DevOps team provides services including CAD and 3D printing to help colleagues improve productivity and enable innovation. The West Point 3DT lab is a centralized fabrication site with approximately 50 3D printers, as well as equipment such as a laser cutter, injection molder, and post-processing equipment. The lab develops hundreds of projects each year, making effective knowledge transfer and operational efficiency important. The co-op will primarily provide operational support, including managing printer queues, troubleshooting and improving printers, integrating equipment, and identifying and documenting workflow improvements. The position also offers hands-on experience in post-processing and opportunities to participate in outreach events and collaborate with different departments. The role is primarily onsite, with an expectation of attending onsite four to five days per week. The assignment is full-time for six months, from April 2027 through September 2027. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant degree, currently enrolled in an academic program, and returning to university after the co-op to complete graduation credit requirements.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Currently enrolled in an academic program and returning to university after the co-op assignment to complete credit requirements for graduation.
- Available for full-time work for six months, from April 2027 through September 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of CAD.
- Hands-on experience with 3D printers, including any experience with CAD, slicing, printing, or printer repair; the co-op is also an opportunity to learn and develop these skills.
- Good documentation skills.
- The role will most likely be best suited for a first or second co-op cycle.
Responsibilities
- Manage the print queue for various printers in the lab, taking prioritization into account.
- Ensure project deadlines are met and communicate delays to project stakeholders.
- Systematically analyze print failures across the printer fleet to identify root causes.
- Perform printer upgrades and process improvements to improve speed, reliability, and versatility.
- Integrate new printers or other equipment into the fleet.
- Identify laboratory workflows that could be improved, including opportunities for automated part removal on high-volume, small-part builds.
- Document best practices and create standard operating procedures for new equipment or workflows.
- Participate hands-on in post-processing techniques, learning assembly practices and helping ensure parts meet quality needs for pharmaceutical cleanroom use.
- Participate in outreach events, such as Take Your Child to Work Day.
- Collaborate with different departments and gain exposure to multiple parts of pharmaceutical processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
