Engineering Co-Op: Lean Design & Manufacturing (Housing)

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

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.