Co-Op/Student

MillerKnoll • East Greenville, PA

2d

About The Position

Why join us? Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE Under direct supervision, responsible for applying basic engineering theories/concepts to routine assignments in support of business objectives. Responsibilities may include conducting feasibility studies, determining manpower and cost estimates and developing engineering criteria. May apply knowledge of other disciplines in solving basic technical issues. Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Applies engineering approaches to projects/assignments. Assists in the implementation of new or emerging engineering concepts and technologies. Completes basic and broad based assignments, using originality and ingenuity. May participate in cross-functional project teams in a technical engineering role. May support multiple projects in various phases, simultaneously. Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Reviews processes and operations that involve fundamental engineering applications. Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Additional Essential Functions Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience Education/Experience - Not Parsed Licenses and Certifications Skills and Abilities Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering through an accredited program. 0-1 years engineering experience with proven competency in achieving results Exposure to project management concepts may be essential for some assignments Basic knowledge in Lean principles and application. May be required to process concepts to determine where continuous improvement opportunities exist. Must be able to communicate effectively with people at various levels including production, engineering, and management and be able to work well with and develop a partnering relationship with other team members Basic knowledge in the use of common office automation/communication software and tools, and engineering related software Must have basic problem solving ability At the direction of supervision must be able to effectively react to changing priorities and work flow and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans. Must have an overall basic business sense and understand how decisions impact business results Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. Additional Skills and Abilities PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century. To make your job search even better, we've updated our internal job mapping system. As part of this change, any Job Alerts you've previously set up will no longer work. But don’t worry—it’s quick and easy to create new alerts! Just log in and set up your preferences again to stay updated on the latest job openings. 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Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering through an accredited program.
• 0-1 years engineering experience with proven competency in achieving results
• Exposure to project management concepts may be essential for some assignments
• Basic knowledge in Lean principles and application.
• May be required to process concepts to determine where continuous improvement opportunities exist.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people at various levels including production, engineering, and management and be able to work well with and develop a partnering relationship with other team members
• Basic knowledge in the use of common office automation/communication software and tools, and engineering related software
• Must have basic problem solving ability
• At the direction of supervision must be able to effectively react to changing priorities and work flow and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans.
• Must have an overall basic business sense and understand how decisions impact business results
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering approaches to projects/assignments.
• Assists in the implementation of new or emerging engineering concepts and technologies.
• Completes basic and broad based assignments, using originality and ingenuity.
• May participate in cross-functional project teams in a technical engineering role.
• May support multiple projects in various phases, simultaneously.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Reviews processes and operations that involve fundamental engineering applications.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees