AFL Engineering Co-Op- Spring 2027

AFL; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate housing

Gas stipend

Competitive pay

401K match up to 4%

Job summary

AFL Engineering Co-Op program offers practical engineering experience in design, development, applications, process, and quality engineering. Co-ops rotate across areas each semester and work with senior engineers or managers, with monthly mentorship and Co-op Coordinator support.

Starting Spring 2027, participants receive corporate housing, a gas stipend for travel over 50 miles, competitive pay, and 401K company match up to 4% with dollar-for-dollar matching.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least Sophomore standing with a 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 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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Detail-oriented

MS Office Proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

CAD software

Data analysis 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.

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