Co-op - Engineering - Fall 2026 - Lean

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Fort Mill, SC invites motivated students for a structured internship in our engineering/quality environment.

You will work on real projects from onboarding, such as defining process parameters and reducing scrap, while gaining hands-on exposure to our manufacturing and quality systems. You should be pursuing an academic degree, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate strong communication and self-motivation.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an academic degree with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal).
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results.
• Assertive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Sitting for extended periods and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Defining and documenting process parameters.
• Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction.
• S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job rotation, hands-on training.
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Prioritization

Independent worker

Ability to sit (long periods)

Physical capability (lift 30 lbs)

Authorized to work in US

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing academic degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

The student will be provided a project description during the onboarding process. Project examples include:

• Defining and documenting process parameters
• Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction

Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction.

• S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes.
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing an academic degree
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Assertive approach to solving problems
• Ability to prioritize
• The ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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