2027 Spring MechanicalElectrical Engineering CoOp

Bosch; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bosch Charleston Automotive plant is seeking engineering student interns to support production lines and drive output and quality improvements.

Hone skills in machine concepts, automation, and system architectures while collaborating across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams. This co-op offers exposure to real-world projects and on-site activities in a dynamic automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering.
• Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems, particularly within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing machine concepts and technical solutions for automotive sector requirements.
• Support engineering projects through various phases, including initial concept, design, build, and commissioning.
• Help prepare and present technical concepts and system architectures to support project discussions.
• Contribute to the coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing).
• Support the tracking of technical scope, requirements, risks, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for engineering standards and processes.
• Potentially assist with on-site activities such as customer meetings, trials, and commissioning.

Skills

engineering

industrial automation

manufacturing systems

teamwork

multi-task

proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

HMI design

Job description

Your tasks

This is a Co-op Opportunity for engineering students to support driving output and quality improvements, supporting production lines, and identifying technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand. Below you will find some general information about Bosch North America (RBNA), the Bosch-Charleston Automotive plant, and some examples of typical assignments that students will be given:

• Assist in the development of machine concepts and technical solutions for automotive sector requirements.
• Support engineering projects through various phases, including initial concept, design, build, and commissioning.
• Help prepare and present technical concepts and system architectures to support project discussions.
• Contribute to the coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing).
• Support the tracking of technical scope, requirements, risks, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for engineering standards and processes.
• Potentially assist with on-site activities such as customer meetings, trials, and commissioning.

Your profile

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
• Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems, particularly within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous coursework or project experience related to controls, automation, or mechatronics.
• Understanding of the automotive industry or manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. Autodesk inventor, AutoCAD), PLC programming, or HMI design.
• Any prior internship or co-op experience in an industrial setting.
• A curious mindset and a proactive approach to learning.
• High level of teamworkself-initiativedetailedself-motivated and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Contact & additional information

The above summary is consistent with the company's compensation philosophy and represents a fair description of the position, as supplied by the appropriate unit(s). It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by this position and is not an exhaustive list of all job duties. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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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