Engineering Co-op Opportunities (MN)
About The Position
Greenheck Group is seeking highly motivated engineering students for an eight-month co-op from May to December. Co-ops work full-time, 40 hours per week, in one of several functional areas based on their skills, interests, major, and business needs. In Test Engineering, co-ops build prototypes, conduct tests, and document results to support new products, redesigns, and customer-driven requests, spending most of their time in the testing lab. In Manufacturing Engineering, they support daily production by creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshooting machines, contributing to continuous improvement, and assisting with layout design and process development. In Product Engineering, they help guide products from concept to market launch by designing, testing, and overseeing production of new and existing products. In Application Engineering, they support product development through market research, customer-needs analysis, and the design and testing of product-selection software, while collaborating across functions and contributing to product improvements, training and marketing materials, product strategy, customer value, and continuous improvement. The Early Talent Program offers real-world experience, business education sessions, cross-company collaboration, networking with interns and co-ops, feedback and performance reviews, opportunities to present projects to company leaders, and company-sponsored volunteer opportunities.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a related bachelor's degree program, such as Mechanical, Industrial, Technology, Manufacturing, or Applied Engineering.
- On track to graduate within the next three semesters or less.
- Interest in hands-on learning.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Experience working with basic hand tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3D modeling software.
Responsibilities
- Build prototypes, conduct tests, and document results for product development, redesigns, and customer-driven requests.
- Create and update Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshoot machines, and support daily production.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, layout design, and process development.
- Help design, test, and oversee production of new and existing products from concept through market launch.
- Conduct market research and analyze customer needs.
- Assist with the design and testing of product-selection software.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, marketing, manufacturing, sales, and operations.
- Help improve products, develop training and marketing materials, and contribute to product strategy and continuous improvement.
- Participate in business learning sessions, cross-company collaboration, performance feedback and reviews, end-of-term project sharing, and company-sponsored volunteer opportunities.
Benefits
- Paid time off for company-observed holidays.
- Additional financial support may include company-provided housing, a housing allowance, or a sign-on bonus, depending on location, assignment, and length of term.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
