Continuous Improvement Co-Op

Ultipro; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

Amsted Rail's Granite City facility seeks a Controls Co-op to assist the Continuous Improvement team in delivering and supporting automated systems from initial design through development, build, install and handover to operations.

The role blends hands-on floor work with office tasks, collaborating with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to improve production functionality throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Academic or work experience with developing electromechanical systems, including software and controls for robotics and automation
• Able to work 20 hours per week during school and near full-time during summer

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver and support automated systems from design to handover to operations
• Ongoing continuous improvement of production functionality on the manufacturing floor and in the office

Skills

Mechatronics

Robotics

Automation

Software development

Education

BS degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Robot programming

PLC/HMI

Job description

AR - Granite City Facility
Granite City, IL 62040, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CONTI009648

Description

Amsted Rail provides engineered systems that combine castings, bearings, wheels, axles, braking and energy management devices for the freight rail industry. Amsted Rail enjoys a significant share of the freight rail undercarriage market and is part of Amsted Industries. Employee owned Amsted Industries is comprised of the Amsted Rail Group, a construction and industrial group and a vehicular group. Amsted has some 11,000 employees in 48 plants with 30 in the United States and 18 internationally.

The Controls Co-op will work for the Continuous Improvement department. They will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to deliver and support automated systems from initial design/prototype through development, build, install and ultimately hand over to operations.

The daily work will be split between “feet on the ground” on the manufacturing floor and part in the office. Working with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. Ongoing continuous improvement of production functionality is a vital part of the role.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Academic or work experience with developing electromechanical systems, including software and controls for robotics and automation
• Able to work 20 hours per week during school and near full-time during summer

Preferred:

• AutoCAD & 3D modeling experience
• 6-axis robot programming
• PLC/HMI experience

Personal Characteristics:

• Must have the ability to work with people. Must be a team player with willingness to freely exchange ideas and relate well with others
• Appetite for solving problems and creating solutions through software programming
• A hands-on background with a mechanical aptitude
• Must be willing to assume responsibility for accuracy and quality of work assigned
• Should possess good organizational skills
• Self-motivated to work in a rapidly changing priority environment
• Must be detail oriented

What we offer you:

The base salary range for this position is $18 to $20 per hour. The exact salary will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a competitive bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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