Technical Engineering/Process Development Co-op - Fall 2026

Rexroth•Pineville, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-op experience at Rexroth-Charlotte will consist of three rotations through the Technical Engineering Functions Department. Each major technical work area is further described below: BPS (Bosch Production Systems) – exposure to a manufacturing environment; exposure to reviewing system performance for improvements; exposure to process standardization and performance improvement; reading and developing value stream maps and layout designs; exposure to standardized work documentation, 5S, SMED, TAKT analysis, Ergonomic assessments, and standard time data management. TEF1 (Technical Engineering Functions) – exposure to processes and detailed work instructions; investigating and troubleshooting manufacturing issues; participating in FMEA, Control plans development and capability studies; participating in FMEA risk reduction and process capability improvements; participating in tooling and machining evaluations; Support tooling design and shop layouts using Solidworks and AutoCAD software; exposure to machining and assembling parts. TEF2 (Process Development) – exposure to cross-functional project management for large capital expenditure projects; participating in process release planning and tasks; design, construction, and modification of manufacturing workstations and tooling; design using CAD programs; exposure to value stream design and materials planning. TEF3 (Tool & Die/TPM) – exposure to CNC machining, tooling selection, design, and setup. TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program creation, implementation, and sustainment. TEF6 (Core Industrial Engineering) – exposure to core Industrial Engineering functions including Work Efficiency tracking and reporting, Ergonomics evaluations and reporting, MTM time standards and the implementation and maintenance within an ERP system. TEF7 (Industry 4.0, digitalization) – exposure to I4.0 strategy development, deployment, and maintenance as well as Digital Manufacturing Standards. The Co-operative Education (Co-op) Program consists of three alternating full-time work rotations integrated with the student’s university schedule. This structure allows participants to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while gaining valuable professional experience across multiple semesters. Each rotation is a full-time, on-site assignment (40 hours per week) where students engage in hands-on technical projects, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. Between rotations, students return to university to continue their academic coursework. The program duration is approximately 18–20 months total, depending on university schedule alignment. The objective is to provide a structured pathway for students to develop technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and professional growth through direct industry involvement.

Requirements

Actively pursuing at least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline
Enrollment in a program that provides a solid foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving skills
Available to complete three rotations as part of the program

Responsibilities

Exposure to a manufacturing environment
Reviewing system performance for improvements
Process standardization and performance improvement
Reading and developing value stream maps and layout designs
Exposure to standardized work documentation, 5S, SMED, TAKT analysis, Ergonomic assessments, and standard time data management
Exposure to processes and detailed work instructions
Investigating and troubleshooting manufacturing issues
Participating in FMEA, Control plans development and capability studies
Participating in FMEA risk reduction and process capability improvements
Participating in tooling and machining evaluations
Support tooling design and shop layouts using Solidworks and AutoCAD software
Exposure to machining and assembling parts
Exposure to cross-functional project management for large capital expenditure projects
Participating in process release planning and tasks
Design, construction, and modification of manufacturing workstations and tooling
Design using CAD programs
Exposure to value stream design and materials planning
Exposure to CNC machining, tooling selection, design, and setup
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program creation, implementation, and sustainment
Exposure to core Industrial Engineering functions including Work Efficiency tracking and reporting, Ergonomics evaluations and reporting, MTM time standards and the implementation and maintenance within an ERP system
Exposure to I4.0 strategy development, deployment, and maintenance as well as Digital Manufacturing Standards
Apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges
Engage in hands-on technical projects, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration