2027 Spring Industrial Engineer coop

Bosch; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability protection

Job summary

Bosch in Charleston, SC invites a hands-on Co‑op for Industrial/Systems Engineering students. You will update plant layouts, design work requests, and analyze machine cycles while contributing to Lean initiatives and ergonomic improvements.

Expect to engage in term-based projects, gain exposure to material handling, line design, and cross-functional teamwork within a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Industrial/Systems Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Update plant layouts of machines and equipment using CAD (MicroStation).
• Write, design, and coordinate work requests to install/relocate equipment.
• Perform time and delay studies of machine cycles and operator stations.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing improvement projects and standard work.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kanban, and Quick Changeover.
• Assist ergonomic evaluations and improvements.
• Design, implement, and improve material handling systems.
• Participate in Lean Line Design/Continuous Flow Workshops.
• Responsible for a large project from inception to completion.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Coordination and multitasking

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

BS in Industrial/Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your tasks

Below are examples of assignments and tasks you can anticipate being given in your Co-Op:

Work Term #1

• Update plant layouts of machines and equipment using CAD (MicroStation)
• Write, design, and coordinate work requests to install/relocate equipment
• Perform time studies and delay studies of machine cycles and operator stations
• Participate in improvement projects focused on operator stations
• Support projects focused on Lean Manufacturing Principles (typically Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Pull Systems/Kanban, Quick Changeover, physical mock-ups/simulations, and Standard Work)
• Participate in ergonomic evaluations and improvements

Training

• SAP
• Microstation
• Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Work measurement
• Ergonomics

Work Term #2

• All responsibilities listed for Work Term 1
• Design, implement, and improve material handling systems
• Participate in Lean Line Design/Continuous Flow Workshops
• Responsible for a large project from inception to completion

Training

• Time standard calculations
• Lean Manufacturing training workshops - Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Logistics Basics

Work Term #3+

• All responsibilities listed for Work Terms 1 and 2
• I.E. responsibility for a small department within the plant

Your profile

• Pursuing a BS in Industrial/Systems Engineering
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, autoCAD, powerBI)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-starting, results oriented, flexible, team player.

Contact & additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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