CO-OP_ENGINEERING

Altec; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Altec in Burnsville, NC is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for a one-semester appointment (January–June 2027) at the Burnsville facility. Housing is provided and wages are competitive.

Co-ops will join design or manufacturing teams, work on real projects, and be treated like full-time associates. They will lead Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives and help with product development, testing, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required.
• Completion of Dynamics & Statics classes preferred.
• Minimum GPA: 2.5.
• Majors preferred: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Co-ops will be placed into the design or manufacturing groups and treated like full-time associates.
• Lead and participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement events.
• Work on projects in design or manufacturing groups and support production on prototypes.
• Participate in projects such as layout changes, process improvements, and testing activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET EAC certified degree

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

GPA 2.5

Job description

Why Join Altec?

Altec is currently recruiting an Engineering Co-Op for a one semester commitment, from January- June 2027. Positions are located at the Altec Burnsville Facility in Burnsville, NC. Altec provides housing as well as a competitive hourly wage.

Building on 90 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required
• A degree in one of the following majors preferred:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
• Completion of Dynamics & Statics Classes preferred.
• Students spoken to at University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of SC, UNC Asheville, Western Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, NC A&T, NC State University and Milligan University Career Fairs preferred.
• Minimum GPA: 2.5

Potential Responsibilities:

Co-ops will be placed into the design or manufacturing groups and treated like full-time associates. They will have projects assigned by the managers and work side by side full-time associates. Lead and participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement events.

Manufacturing Co-ops

Manufacturing Co-ops will be focused on implementing lean manufacturing principles. Altec utilizes the RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement or KAIZEN) process to implement change. The co-ops will be members and leaders of these teams throughout the 8 months at Altec. In addition to RCI’s, major projects will be assigned such as:

• Layout of a plant to add additional machinery (lasers, press brake and lathe)
• Improving efficiencies in the fiberglass plant through RCI events, design changes and rearranging the layout of the facility

Design Co-ops

Design Co-ops will work on projects in the testing facility. Projects may include:

• Member of a new product development team assisting in the design of a new product
• Testing- strain gauge and structural testing of a new design
• Supporting production on prototype units after the initial design has been completed
• Participating in a project with another full-time engineer which consists of redesigning an entire hydraulic system for a current design

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.