Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Execution Systems Co-op

Trane Technologies • La Crosse, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring an Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Execution Systems Co-op in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The role supports the development, coordination, and implementation of sustainable manufacturing production processes. Working with a cross-functional team, the co-op contributes to improvements in quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The position is on-site five days per week and is designated as safety sensitive.

The role involves resolving manufacturing process and product design problems; developing safe, cost-effective processes, equipment, and tools; optimizing production layouts and controls; maintaining manufacturing standards and documentation; and creating work instructions and standardized work. It also serves as a customer voice in new design development and partners with on-site EHS to ensure equipment complies with OSHA regulations.

The co-op works with factory staff and manufacturing engineers to configure and troubleshoot the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as processes and products change, train personnel to use the system, and translate customer requirements into MES development requests and tests.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.
• Effective communication at multiple levels and ability to build relationships.
• Growth mindset and desire to expand technical skillset.
• Results-driven approach, accountability, and customer focus.

Nice To Haves

• PFMEA experience is preferred.
• A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred; candidates without a four-year degree are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Resolve manufacturing process and product design problems through investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
• Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations.
• Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls to improve efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.
• Maintain manufacturing standards and records, including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
• Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications and local needs.
• Provide customer input for new design development.
• Partner with on-site EHS to ensure equipment meets safety regulations and complies with OSHA requirements.
• Work with factory staff and manufacturing engineers to configure the MES as processes and products change.
• Troubleshoot MES technical and configuration issues and train personnel to use the system.
• Translate internal and external customer requirements into MES functional development requests and test those developments.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed