Manufacturing Engineering Student Experience Summer 2027

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Stipend

Safety reimbursement

Career opportunities

Job summary

Doosan Bobcat invites students to join a robust co-op or internship program across 18 functional areas, including capital projects, fabrication, assembly, and mainframe factory operations. You will gain hands-on experience working as part of a global manufacturing leader while supporting Lean/DFT initiatives and automation projects.

Ideal candidates are engineering students in their freshman to senior year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, strong analytical skills, and the ability to commit to the

Qualifications

• Freshman–Senior pursuing a Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Full-time for 8 months (co-op) or 4 months (internship)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing layouts for capital projects
• Develop time studies for line balancing and setup reduction
• Assist in new product and ECN implementation
• Create programs for lasers, plasmas, brakes and turret machines
• Calculate cycle times
• Assist Lean/DFT initiatives and automation programs
• Assist process documentation and workflow identification
• Support continual improvement of factory safety, quality, reliability and productivity

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Full-time commitment

Education

Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

At Doosan Bobcat, our success is powered by our people. Through our winning culture and one global team working together, we deliver the best products and service to our customers - and make the world a better place. Join our team today and start building your career with a worldwide leader.

• Location: Gwinner-Main Office, Bismarck-Factory, Johnson Creek-Main Office, Litchfield-Main Office, Otsego-Main Office, Statesville-Main Office, Wahpeton-Main Office

Job Information

You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!

Bobcat's student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals, like you. Whether you're looking for on the job experience, testing the waters in a desired career path, or hoping for a foot in the door with us, we have an experience designed specifically for you and your aspirations. As a Co-op or Intern you will be presented the tools to further your professional development, apply your schooling to real-world projects, and gain hands-on experience while completing your undergrad degree.

Co-op: An 8-month long opportunity, Co-op positions are a full-time employment experience. Co-ops are fully immersed into the worlds of corporate and production industry as a full-time team member.

Internship: A semester long opportunity, Internships positions are a part-time employment experience. With the opportunity to extend multiple semesters, Interns tap into the foundations of our corporate and production industries.

Co-op and Intern opportunities span across 18 of Bobcat's different functions.

Role & Responsibility

Capital Project Implementation:

• Assist in developing layouts for capital projects
• Develop time studies for line balancing and setup reduction

Fabrication:

• Assist in new product and ECN implementation
• Create programs for various lasers, plasmas, brakes and turret machines
• Calculate cycle times

Assembly:

• Assist in developing and implementing Lean/DFT initiatives and automation programs
• Assist in process documentation, workflow and work-content identification

Mainframe Factory and General Weld:

• Assist in the continual improvement of factory safety, quality, reliability and productivity
• Assist in solution development and implementation

Paint line and Conveyor:

• Assist in implementing the Orange Powdered System and conveyor weight capacity project
• Support continual improvement of paint quality and reduction of defects

Job Requirement

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing seeking a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• 3.0 or higher GPA preferred
• Be able to commit full-time to Bobcat for the entire term of the co-op (8 months) or internship (4-months)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Student Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Gain experience on real-life projects
• Work directly with skilled professionals at a global company
• Attend student-specific events tied to personal and professional development and full-time careers, as well as networking opportunities.
• Opportunity to give back through organized Company-sponsored community service events
• First access to full-time career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for co-op/internship related courses up to $1,400 for a 3-credit course
• Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursements
• Relocation reimbursements, if applicable
  • House-hunting or interview travel reimbursements
  • Monthly $250 stipend

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263.

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The salary range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience and other factors.

We are Doosan Bobcat. At Doosan Bobcat, you are part of the team that empowers people to accomplish more. We offer a total rewards package that will offer you salary plus potential of annual bonus based on your performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) match, short & long term disability, health & flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, life & AD&D insurance, military and jury duty differential pay, tuition reimbursement program, work flex policy, equipment rental program, paid volunteer opportunities, community non-profit donation match, along with paid vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.

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