AFL Engineering Co-Op- Summer 2027

AFL•Duncan, SC

About The Position

AFL’s Engineering Co-Op provides technical assistance in process, continuous improvement, manufacturing, design, development, applications, and quality engineering. Co-ops rotate between college and AFL each semester and are assigned to different engineering areas to gain experience. They work with a senior engineer or manager and receive support through monthly meetings and mentorship with the Co-op Coordinator. The available starting semester is Summer 2027 (May 2027).

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
At least sophomore standing.
Minimum 2.75 GPA.
Willingness to learn.
Detail-oriented.
Proficient in MS Office.
Proficient in data analysis software programs.
Proficient with CAD software.

Responsibilities

Research and provide input on manufacturing process-related issues.
Partner with Process Engineering teams to support production-line improvements by conducting time studies, mapping value streams, and helping implement and validate process changes on the manufacturing floor.
Analyze manufacturing data, process flows, and material routings to develop improvement recommendations.
Document and report process-improvement recommendation results to management.
Assist Development Engineers in product design and production.
Work with the Test Engineer to design, develop, and build test fixtures for fiber-optic testing to industry specifications.
Learn test procedures and work with technical associates to perform testing using a variety of testing and inspection equipment.
Create CAD drawings or 3-D models of concept designs and submit them to suppliers for quotation.
Perform fiber-optic testing to troubleshoot product design and processing anomalies.
Participate in fiber-optic training sessions.