AFL Engineering Co-Op- Spring 2027

AFL Telecommunications, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate housing

Gas stipend

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking Industrial or Mechanical Engineering students for Engineering Co-ops in South Carolina. You will gain hands-on experience supporting design, development, applications, process, and quality engineering while rotating across teams each semester.

Co-ops work with a senior engineer or manager and participate in monthly meetings and mentorship. Responsibilities include process improvement analysis, CAD modeling, fiber optic testing, and assisting development

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with Sophomore standing and a 2.75 GPA or higher.
• Strong analytical and data-analysis skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to work with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide input on manufacturing process-related issues.
• Support production line improvements with time studies and value-stream mapping.
• Analyze manufacturing data, process flows, and material routings to develop improvements.
• Document results and report to management.
• Assist Development Engineers in design and production of products.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers to design, develop, and build test fixtures for fiber optic testing.
• Learn test procedures and perform testing with various equipment.
• Create CAD drawings or 3-D models and submit to suppliers for quotation.
• Troubleshoot design and processing anomalies via fiber optic testing.
• Participate in fiber optic training sessions.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Data analysis software

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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

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