Project Engineer – Co-op/Intern

USG Corporation; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG Corporation is seeking an Engineering Co-op to provide hands-on project support in a plant manufacturing environment. The role involves assisting with planning and implementing capital projects aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and product quality, giving you a broad view of manufacturing.

This paid co-op offers real assignments with tangible impact across locations in the U.S., exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, and potential for long-term growth within USG’s manufacturing

Qualifications

• Students must have completed at least the first term of their sophomore year.
• Co-op students must be pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Engineering Management.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• USG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of capital projects to improve safety, production efficiency, or product quality.
• Provide hands-on engineering support in a plant manufacturing environment.
• Gain a broad view of manufacturing through real assignments with impact within the facility.

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Engineering Management)

Sophomore year completed

Job description

Engineering at USG is a broad-based activity where Engineers are exposed to multi-disciplinary work at various stages of projects. This hands-on experience provides entry-level Engineers the opportunity for high visibility and responsibility.

The Project Engineer – Co-op provides engineering support within a plant manufacturing environment for either one or two terms.

Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of capital projects to improve employee safety, production efficiencies or product quality. The work is "hands on" and designed to give the student a broad view of manufacturing. The Project Engineer – Co-op will be given "real" assignments that will have an impact within the facility.

USG has Project Engineer – Co-op opportunities at multiple manufacturing locations across the U.S.

Qualifications:

• Students must have completed at least the first term of their sophomore year in school to be eligible.
• Co-op students must be pursuing an engineering degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Engineering Management.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 required
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• USG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran