Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Electronic Theatre Controls; Midwest (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op for 2027. This 8- to 9-month on-site internship begins in January 2027 or May 2027 at our Middleton, WI office. Students are expected to work full-time during the coop.

You will support design modifications with supervision, develop test procedures, and assist in manufacturing floor tasks, using SolidWorks, LabVIEW, and C++ to improve processes and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, electrical, mechanical, etc).
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• 1-2 years post high school education in area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Makes design modifications or improvements to development projects with supervision.
• Maintains project reference documentation.
• Develops test and verification procedures.
• May be involved in manufacturing floor support of existing products.
• Provides task completion time estimates.
• Attends identified training classes.
• Participates as a team member in a team environment.
• Uses SolidWorks CAD software to design engineering solutions.
• Uses LabVIEW, C++, and databases for engineering solutions.
• Assists in optimizing production layouts and processes.
• Analyzes production processes to support process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

CAD design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (in progress)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

C++

Databases

Job description

ETC is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op for 2027! This is an 8-9 month position for students starting in January 2027 or May 2027. The expectation would be for the student to take a semester off of school and work full-time with ETC! This is an on-site position in our Middleton, WI office.

Some of the duties you may be doing:

• Makes design modifications or improvements to development projects with supervision
• Maintains project reference documentation
• Develops test and verification procedures
• May be involved in continuing engineering maintenance and manufacturing floor support of existing products
• Provides task completion time estimates
• Attends identified training classes
• Participates as a team member, works effectively in a team environment
• Becomes familiar with tools and applications utilized by department
• Learns department and corporate policies, procedures, and plans
• Uses Solidworks CAD software to design engineering solutions
• Uses programming such as Labview, C++, databases for engineering solutions
• Assists in designing and developing new tools and jigs
• Uses Quick Response Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and Lead-time reduction
• Assists with development of process standards with affected departments
• Assists in optimizing the layout and design of production processes and facilities
• Analyze production processes; develop and implement process improvement plans
• Analyze, test, and develop products and process improvements for cost reduction opportunities
• Provides engineering support to manufacturing
• Complete ergonomic and human factor studies to improve the workstation and work environment
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• 1-2 years post high school education in area of specialization
• GPA: 3.0 or higher
• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering field (industrial, electrical, mechanical, etc)