Engineering Co-Op: Design, Lean & Problem-Solving

Altec Industries, Inc; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Altec Industries, Inc. seeks Co-Op Engineers for its Focus Factory in Elizabethtown, KY.

The program offers hands-on experience across Applications, Manufacturing, Quality, Product and Supply Chain, with mentors guiding real projects from design to production. As part of a team that designs and manufactures aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, you’ll apply problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills, while expanding knowledge in Lean manufacturing and PLM

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering required; excludes Technology
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Agricultural/BioSystems Engineering preferred
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework or Sophomore class standing
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Prior interaction with Altec team at a recruitment event or past intern/co-op experience with Altec highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with an Engineer to perform engineering assignments including research, testing, design and/or development
• Develop problem solving skills to solve short- and long-term production issues with ability to see direct impact
• Assist in the design application of projects, where creativity and/or innovation are required
• Learn to identify and reduce unneeded costs in manufacturing
• Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement events and activities
• Implement Lean principles throughout the facility
• Participate in personal and professional development sessions

Skills

Detail oriented

Customer service oriented

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree in progress

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Agricultural/BioSystems Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

MATLAB

C/C++

PowerBI

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Altec Industries, Inc. seeks Co-Op Engineers for its Focus Factory in Elizabethtown, KY.

The program offers hands-on experience across Applications, Manufacturing, Quality, Product and Supply Chain, with mentors guiding real projects from design to production. As part of a team that designs and manufactures aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, you’ll apply problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills, while expanding knowledge in Lean manufacturing and PLM