Co-op Engineer

Prysmian Group • Abbeville, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This co-op engineering role offers practical, hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. Co-op engineers will gain experience by working on real projects and process improvements, applying their academic knowledge to contribute to the business. Responsibilities include assisting with various projects across key production areas, supporting Process Engineering staff with operations, continuous improvement, design for manufacturability, and change management. Co-ops will coordinate with internal customers, have opportunities to propose and implement new ideas, and will be supported by a dedicated mentor.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a bachelor's program in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Completed at least 1 year of full-time instruction
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Apply the theory from college/university course work to real world scenarios / situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills
• Ability to be proactive in communication with all levels within the organization.
• Understanding of problem-solving steps and processes to apply in a real-world situation.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in a hands-on environment with ownership of real projects and process improvements.
• Work on projects and programs currently in progress, which allows co-ops to apply knowledge that contributes to the overall business.
• Assist with various projects split across the key areas of production.
• Support Process Engineering Staff with production operations support, continuous improvement and design for manufacturability, and change management/new product release.
• Coordinate with internal customers in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have opportunities to propose new ideas, improvement concepts, see those ideas implemented, and understand the impact engineers can make.
• Work with a mentor that will support and be a resource for you during your co-op assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees