Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Electronic Theatre Controls; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op for 2027 in Middleton, WI. This 8-9 month on-site program starts Jan 2027 or May 2027 and requires full-time commitment while taking a semester off.

You will work with SolidWorks, LabVIEW, and C++ to design engineering solutions, develop test procedures, and support manufacturing floor improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 Lean Manufacturing principles 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.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Process improvement

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

C++

Databases

Job description

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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)

*HR will start reviewing applications the end of September