Co-Op Production Systems - Summer 2026

Schaeffler • Danbury, CT

14d

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key ResponsibilitiesThe student will be provided a project description during the onboarding process. Project examples include:

Analyze production processes and identify improvement/automation potentials to increasy efficiency and reduce cost
Apply principles of Operational Excellence / Lean Management principles in manufacturing
Support tracking, visualization

Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction

S/he will be given developmental opportunities through hands-on training, self-responsible projects and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
Know and understand the basics of Lean Management / Operational Excellence and the inherited procedures, standards and objectives
Your Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be pursuing an academic degree
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication ability (written &verbal)
Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
Assertive approach to solving problems
Ability to prioritize
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

We look forward to your application.
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords:
Administration, Services & Support;

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing an academic degree
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication ability (written &verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Assertive approach to solving problems
• Ability to prioritize
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes and identify improvement/automation potentials to increasy efficiency and reduce cost
• Apply principles of Operational Excellence / Lean Management principles in manufacturing
• Support tracking, visualization
• Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction
• S/he will be given developmental opportunities through hands-on training, self-responsible projects and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
• Know and understand the basics of Lean Management / Operational Excellence and the inherited procedures, standards and objectives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED