Test Engineer Student Experience - Spring 2027
About The Position
Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals. Whether you’re looking for on the job experience, testing the waters in a desired career path, or hoping for a foot in the door with us, we have an experience designed specifically for you and your aspirations. As a Co-op or Intern you will be presented the tools to further your professional development, apply your schooling to real-world projects, and gain hands-on experience while completing your undergrad degree. Co-op: An 8-month long opportunity, Co-op positions are a full-time employment experience. Co-ops are fully immersed into the worlds of corporate and production industry as a full-time team member. Internship: A semester long opportunity, Internships positions are a part-time employment experience. With the opportunity to extend multiple semesters, Interns tap into the foundations of our corporate and production industries. Co-op and Intern opportunities span across 18 of Bobcat’s different functions.
Requirements
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3.0 or higher GPA preferred
- Be able to commit to Bobcat for the entire term of the co-op (8 months) or internship (4-months)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of drafting software preferred (ProE/Creo or Solid Works)
- Project management skills are preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop tests to evaluate functionality and performance
- Determine and test the necessary components
- Determine loads / conditions to be applied (voltage, temperature, vibration, etc.)
- Determine physical parameters and monitoring methods
- Operate machines or simulators under controlled conditions
- Record and analyze data
- Build or rework prototypes as design changes are made
- Set up and operate a structural fatigue test
- Conduct specifications testing on a working model
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Gain experience on real-life projects
- Work directly with skilled professionals at a global company
- Attend student-specific events tied to personal and professional development and full-time careers, as well as networking opportunities
- Opportunity to give back through organized Company-sponsored community service events
- First access to full-time career opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for co-op/internship related courses up to $1,400 for a 3-credit course
- Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursements
- Relocation reimbursements, if applicable
- House-hunting or interview travel reimbursements
- Monthly $250 stipend
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription
- 401(k) match
- short & long term disability
- health & flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- life & AD&D insurance
- military and jury duty differential pay
- tuition reimbursement program
- work flex policy
- equipment rental program
- paid volunteer opportunities
- community non-profit donation match
- paid vacation
- holiday
- sick
- bereavement
- parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
