Mechanical & Project Engineer Co‑op — Real Projects

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is excited to offer an 8-month Mechanical / Project Engineer Co-op in 2026 with opportunities to start January 4, 2027, or May 24, 2027. You will join the Johnsonville Engineering Team to contribute to world-class solutions in the food industry.

You’ll learn through hands-on projects, work with cross-functional teams, and gain grass-roots experience in manufacturing engineering in a global company that values growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; junior or senior preferred.
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in core concentration.
• Prior work experience preferred; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Project; AutoCAD or SolidWorks a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects improving safety, quality and efficiency at production locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Johnsonville facilities.
• Apply creative problem solving and learn the engineering behind manufacturing.
• Develop project scope, timelines and deliverables; assist automation and design engineers.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Documentation

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is excited to offer an 8-month Mechanical / Project Engineer Co-op in 2026 with opportunities to start January 4, 2027, or May 24, 2027. You will join the Johnsonville Engineering Team to contribute to world-class solutions in the food industry.

You’ll learn through hands-on projects, work with cross-functional teams, and gain grass-roots experience in manufacturing engineering in a global company that values growth and continuous learning.