Engineering Co Op - FEC

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Cincinnati, OH

15d

About The Position

Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. Job Description Job Title: Engineering Co Op / Intern Date: December 2025 Reports To: Project Leader Summary Objective: Federal Equipment Company is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join our team. As an Intern, you will be taking on impactful work while engaging in a dynamic learning experience and working side by side with our team. As a Co-Op, you will be taking on impactful work, while engaging in a dynamic learning experience, and working as a valued member of our team. General internship requirements: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this job opening. Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, reference verification, post-offer drug testing and background check Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Must have access to reliable transportation

Requirements

Strong organizational, project management and inter-personal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate well with both management, office staff, and craft labor on the shop floor
Previous experience leading teams
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Works well in a fast-faced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision
Proven ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels
Excellent organizational, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Dedication to creating a safe workplace free of all injuries
Presentation to the leadership team at the conclusion of the internship
Completing work as assigned and meeting all deadlines
Routinely communicating with department staff and informing them of any difficulties in completing work
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Desire to learn new things
Highly motivated approach to problem solving
Working hours as agreed and giving advance notice of any necessary schedule changes
Adherence to dress code, which is casual but appropriate for an office environment
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, reference verification, post-offer drug testing and background check
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Must have access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Determine design parameters with Engineering Manager, Project Engineer and Sales Engineer in the kick-off meeting, if applicable
Writes advance purchase requisitions for long delivery items. Write all additional purchase requisitions required for each job and submit all requisitions to Engineering Manager
Review proposal, pre-engineering form and customer specs. Advise the Engineering Manager or Project Engineer of any problems
Advise Engineering Manager or Project Engineer of any design problems and work with them on possible solutions
Prepare detailed drawings
Prepare shop order forms
Run blueprints as required for customer approval, shop fabrication, field installation, purchasing, etc.
Keep accurate time records and submit to Engineering Manager at the end of each workweek
Observe shop progress daily and advise Engineering Manager or Project Engineer as to any problems that exist or possible problems that might exist
Work with Engineering Manager or Project Engineer as requested to solve equipment installation problems
Other duties as assigned