AFL Engineering Co-Op- Spring 2027

AFL; Thurso; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Housing

Gas Stipend

Great Pay

401K Company match

Job summary

AFL Engineering Co-Op is accepting applicants for engineering co-op positions in the United Kingdom. The program provides design, development, applications, process and quality engineering support with rotations across different areas each semester.

Co-ops will be paired with a senior engineer or manager, with monthly meetings and mentorship from the Co-op Coordinator. Available starting Spring 2027, with corporate housing and other stipends for non-local students.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Sophomore standing with minimum 2.75 GPA.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis software

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

AFL Engineering Co-Op

The positions will provide technical assistance supporting AFL in the areas of design, development, applications, process, and quality engineering.

AFL Engineering Co-Op

The positions will provide technical assistance supporting AFL in the areas of design, development, applications, process, and quality engineering.

The Engineering Co-ops will rotate from college and AFL each semester. During the rotations, the co-ops will be assigned to different areas each semester allowing the co-op to gain experience in different areas of engineering.

The Engineering Co-ops will be assigned to work with a senior engineer or manager. The Engineering co-ops will also be supported with monthly meetings and mentorship with the Co-op Coordinator.

Available starting semesters: Spring 2027

What We Offer!

• Corporate Housing- AFL offers corporate housing to all non-local students free of charge!
• Gas Stipend- for those students who are driving more than 50 miles, AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of that financial burden
• Great Pay!
• 401K Company match (up to 4%- dollar for dollar)

Responsibilities May Include

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• At least Sophomore standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA

Competencies For Success

• Display a willingness to learn
• Detail – oriented
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient in data analysis software programs
• Proficient with CAD software