Engineering Co-op

About the Role

Altec Industries is seeking Engineering Co-ops for our Focus Factory located in Roanoke, Virginia! Applications, Controls, Manufacturing, Product, and Quality Engineering Co-op opportunities are available. Our mission is to profitably design, manufacture, and sell innovative custom products, services, and solutions to users of mobile telecom and utility equipment. From customer interaction to the implementation of manufacturing processes, Altec Engineers are leading the industry. If you possess design skills, a knack for problem solving, and a mechanical troubleshooting aptitude, this is the job for you.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year engineering program at an ABET accredited school pursuing a degree, preferably in one of the following majors: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Only candidates from the Virginia Tech Engineering Expo and West Virginia University STEM Career and Internship Fair will be considered
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework, or, have earned sophomore class standing
• Knowledge of SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D design software)
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Responsibilities

• Implement lean principles throughout the facility, provide technical support to production teams, work with customers to ensure understanding of order requirements, improve quality issues by continuously improving Altec equipment and processes, or work with new product lines and engineering disciplines
• Using standard operating procedures, established engineering processes and basic calculations, perform routine engineering assignments, including research, testing, design and development
• Assist in the design application of less complicated projects, where creativity and/or innovation are required
• Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems which require some minor innovation
• With technical guidance from Supervisors or Project Engineers, gather and evaluate engineering data in order to apply knowledge to relevant assignments
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement events and activities
• Assure safe work practices and policies are adhered to
• Assure that good housekeeping is maintained in all plant and yard areas

Pay

Pay range: $21.85 - $25 per hour. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications. Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.