Lean Engineering Co-op (51100)

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

401k matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

MAS HVAC is seeking an Engineer Co-op in Minnesota to support our factory's digital transformation and Lean initiatives. You will develop visual factory tools, real-time dashboards, and automated process documents to make production more transparent and efficient.

The role blends Lean principles with modern coding and data automation, offering hands-on experience with data from the shop floor, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to kaizen events.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital visual displays, KPI boards, and on-screen metrics to support Lean initiatives.
• Create dashboards (Power BI or custom-coded) for OEE, downtime, scrap, and other KPIs.
• Automate manual process documents such as SOPs, checklists, and Tier boards.
• Assist Kaizen teams with digitally enhanced process maps, VSM visuals, and bottleneck visualizations.
• Integrate machine/line performance data into actionable digital visual insights.
• Design and implement workflow automation scripts for recurring tasks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and deploy digital solutions.
• Participate in Gemba walks to collect data and convert it into visual insights.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Power BI

Lean principles

Data analysis

Education

BS or MS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

MAS creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multi‑brand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work.

At MAS, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. And throughout your career here, you’ll have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what's next in our industry.

Position Description

The Engineer Co-op will be highly motivated and tech-savvy individual ready to drive our factory into the future. They will support the plant’s digital transformation and Lean initiatives by developing visual factory tools, real-time digital dashboards, and automated process documents. This role blends Lean manufacturing principles with modern digital visualization, coding, and data automation practices, helping make production processes more transparent, efficient, and easier to manage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop digital visual displays, KPI boards, and on-screen metrics to support Lean initiatives.
• Create dashboards (Power BI or custom-coded) for OEE, downtime, scrap, and other KPIs.
• Automate manual process documents such as SOPs, checklists, and Tier boards.
• Assist Kaizen teams with digitally enhanced process maps, VSM visuals, and bottleneck visualizations.
• Integrate machine/line performance data into actionable digital visual insights.
• Design and implement workflow automation scripts for recurring tasks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and deploy digital solutions.
• Participate in Gemba walks to collect data and convert it into visual insights.
• Support in other CI Projects and kaizen events as per the need
• Perform data collection from the shop floor and summarize it into actionable insights for process improvements.
• Help develop, document, and maintain standard work, SOPs, and visual controls.

Required Education & Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.

Technical Skills

• Advance programming skills (Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar).
• Familiarity with dashboard tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of Lean principles and visual management basics.
• Comfort working with manufacturing data sets (OEE, downtime, scrap, cycle time).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

EEO Statement

MAS HVAC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions at MAS HVAC are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.