Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

raymondcorpcareers; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Company events

Short-term disability

401(k) retirement plan with company

Sick leave

Company-paid holidays

Best in class work culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) in Binghamton, NY, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co‑Op for 2027. You’ll gain hands-on experience in lithium battery assembly, work with TPS concepts, and collaborate with manufacturing and production teams, mentors, and leadership.

This in-person role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, data collection, and process improvement, building skills to launch your career in manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.0
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Junior level or advanced courses
• Onsite full-time availability for Spring & Summer, Spring only, Summer & Fall, Summer only, or Fall only

Responsibilities

• Be treated as a self-sufficient entry-level engineer with a mentor for support
• Lead projects impacting daily production operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues
• Assist in development, planning, testing, and modification of manufacturing processes within a TPS environment
• Collect data to establish or improve processes and procedures
• Analyze data for machine/process capacity and worker utilization
• Participate in interdepartmental teams to design manufacturing aids
• Provide regular work updates to Lead Engineers or supervisors

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join our Team as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op!

The Role:

We’re seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering student to join our team in 2027! This position offers hands‑on experience in lithium battery assembly, where you’ll work on meaningful projects and gain insight into the Toyota Production System and advanced technologies. You’ll collaborate with the manufacturing engineering and production teams, as well as mentors and leadership, building skills that will help launch your career!

The Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for building our product through all facets of the manufacturing process (metal fabrication, forming, welding, painting, and assembly). This includes design and build of tools and fixtures along with investigation of leading‑edge manufacturing technologies for defining future capital equipment acquisition. Our team provides technical expertise to develop solutions to production problems that may hinder our ability to achieve objectives. We provide a platform for innovative ideas for continuous improvement to reduce waste in the production process and to increase our capacity to satisfy customer requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Be treated as a self-sufficient entry‑level engineer with an assigned mentor for support.
• Lead projects that have an impact on the daily production operation.
• Work with a cross‑functional team and be responsible to help resolve production issues.
• Assist in the development, planning, testing, and/or modification of manufacturing processes and systems within a Toyota Production System (TPS) environment.
• Collect data and develop information to establish or improve manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Analyze data to determine machine or process capacity, worker utilization, and process capability.
• Participate on interdepartmental teams to specify, design, develop, and apply manufacturing aids for improved ergonomics and increased efficiency.
• Provide regular work updates to Lead Engineers or the department supervisor/manager.

What We’re Looking For:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Candidate should be enrolled in junior level or advanced courses.
• Availability to work onsite full‑time for one of the following flexible co‑op durations: Spring & Summer, Spring only, Summer & Fall, Summer only, or Fall only.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Willing to learn and volunteer for new challenges

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in‑person role located at our Binghamton, NY site—ideal for those who thrive in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment. Enjoy a long weekend with our standard hours of 6AM -3:30PM M-Th and 6AM ‑ 10AM Friday. Overtime is available as required.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Wage–$20.50 to $26.00 per hour. Compensation dependent on degree program and academic year (undergrad/grad)

Benefits

• Housing stipend available to qualified students
• Eligible to participate in Company events
• Short-term disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with Company match
• Sick leave
• Company-paid holidays

• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers https://careers.raymondcorp.com/careers

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