Facilities Engineering Co-Op

Position Summary

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply principles that have been learned in school to hands-on situations, such as equipment and facilities design and improvement.
• Be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and receiving progressive responsibility in facilities engineering throughout his/her co-op experience.
• Identify and recommend equipment improvements for specified projects.
• Attend regular departmental meetings.
• Attend training sessions, symposiums, and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Perform or review procedures and documentation for existing maintenance tasks.
• Take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new equipment or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new equipment development, upgrades, and energy conservation opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and SolidWorks.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills And Attributes

• Strong desire to pursue a career in Operations and manufacturing leadership, with interest in leading people and managing in a production environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership; willingness to step in, ask questions, and take responsibility for improving outcomes.
• Interest in continuous improvement, problem solving, and making practical, hands‑on process improvements.
• Ability to work effectively with frontline teams, including operators, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to analyze processes and performance data, apply root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen, including comfort working directly with manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials, and the ability to understand how and why production systems operate.

Level Of Education

Currently pursuing a BS Degree in Operations Management, Engineering or Business Management. Must have completed at least the freshman year.

Physical Demands

Daily tasks may include using hands to handle materials and equipment, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating verbally. Occasional tasks may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities, such as close vision and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus are needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21.00 to $23.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.