Production Engineering Co-Op (Capital Projects)

NWU; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing with furnishings, utility

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to senior leadership

Intern socials

Mental health advocate services

Job summary

The Raymond Corporation in Muscatine, IA is seeking an intern to support engineering initiatives onsite from May through December 2027. You will work on capital equipment projects, contribute to New Product Introduction teams, and collaborate with production engineers, project teams, and suppliers.

You will gain hands-on engineering experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, best-in-class work culture.

Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Availability to be onsite full-time at the Muscatine, IA office from May to December 2027.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage small capital projects for equipment purchases.
• Participate on New Product Introduction teams, including writing standard work, participating in trial builds, and preparing for product launches.
• Collaborate with production engineers, project teams, and suppliers.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing ME/IE or related engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Manage small capital projects for equipment purchases.
• Participate on New Product Introduction teams, including writing standard work, participating in trial builds, and preparing for product launches.
• Collaborate with production engineers, project teams, and suppliers.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Availability to be onsite full-time at the Muscatine, IA office from May to December 2027.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage: $20.00 - $30.00+ per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Paid housing including furnishings, utilities, and Wi-Fi for employees residing 50+ miles from work location.
• Hands-on experience in engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and executive team.
• Company-sponsored events and intern socials.
• Paid community service hours.
• Mental health advocate services.
• Best in class work culture.

Employment authorization is required. The Raymond Corporation will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.