2027 Future Talent Program - 3DT Operations - Co-op
About The Position
The 3D Technologies (3DT) enterprise team partners with the business to address challenges and develop innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. Its mission is to democratize inventing and make it accessible across the company. The international DevOps team delivers solutions and services—including CAD and 3D printing—to help colleagues become more productive and enable innovation. 3DT Operations is the centralized location for fabricating internal ideas and data. The West Point 3DT lab houses approximately 50 3D printers, other fabrication equipment such as a laser cutter and injection molder, and post-processing equipment. The lab develops hundreds of projects end to end each year, relying on effective knowledge transfer across functions and efficient operations. The co-op will primarily support lab operations by managing print queues, troubleshooting and improving printers and processes, integrating new equipment, and documenting best practices. The role also offers hands-on exposure to post-processing and assembly, outreach events, and collaboration with departments across pharmaceutical processes. The position is primarily onsite, with an expectation of attendance 4–5 days per week. This is a six-month co-op assignment from April 2027 through September 2027. Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree, remain enrolled in an academic program, and return to university after the assignment 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 employment for six months from April 2027 through September 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of CAD.
- Hands-on experience with 3D printers, including any of CAD, slicing, printing, or printer repair; the role also provides 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 print queues for various lab printers, accounting for prioritization.
- 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 and equipment into the fleet.
- Identify opportunities to improve lab workflows, including opportunities such as automatic part removal for high-volume, small-part builds.
- Document best practices and create standard operating procedures for new equipment and workflows.
- Participate in hands-on post-processing and assembly, and help ensure parts meet high-quality standards for use in a pharmaceutical cleanroom.
- Staff tables at outreach events, such as Take Your Child to Work Day, as opportunities arise.
- Collaborate with and gain exposure to different departments and parts of pharmaceutical processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
