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Mercury Marine - Systems/Software Engineering Co-op

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI · 3 days ago
Information Technology$18–$27.5/hrInternship

Position Overview

Co-op provides an opportunity to join the fast-paced Connected Operations and Analytics (CO&A) team. This position will be integral in supporting systems, application, and analytics development for Mercury Marine Global Operations. Candidate needs to be self-starter with passion for data-driven culture, analytics, and systems/application development. Working in a partnership with subject matter experts the CO&A team is responsible for connecting, collecting, analyzing, and publishing data from operational equipment and systems within multiple manufacturing plants. This work will help digitize Mercury's manufacturing process. This Co-op position will support Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) initiatives. Initial responsibilities will be focused on backlog of feature development for ongoing projects in CO&A iterative/agile workflow. Role provides opportunities for expanded responsibilities in Systems Engineering, Project Management, APIs, Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI, Database Administration, Data Science/Engineering, and Advanced Analytics (ML/AI) development.

Essential Functions

  • Work with full-time team members located in multiple different operational plants, assisting with projects and analysis
  • Collaborate with Systems and Analytics Engineers, Controls/Automation Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers across the business per project
  • Connect, collect, and analyze data come from different types of operational equipment
  • Utilize SQL queries to help retrieve data stored in databases (on-site and cloud/Azure)
  • Create operational dashboards, data visualizations, and reporting
  • Create Realtime Dashboards via Ignition by Inductive Automation
  • Historical (trending) via Power BI by Microsoft
  • Develop software applications to help collect or deliver data to many manufacturing personnel throughout the organization
  • Participate in regular updates with management within the different plants
  • Data processing and analysis with scripting languages (R, Python)

Learning Outcomes

In addition to a great hands-on learning experience, you will also acquire the skills needed to:

  • Work within an agile/scrum/iterative workflow to meet timelines
  • Prioritize feature development driven from business value
  • Effectively and quickly collect and analyze data coming from IIoT devices and manufacturing equipment
  • Understand data storage and retrieval processes in large-scale manufacturing databases and business systems
  • Analyze data and make recommendations that effectively improve process costs
  • Effectively express your ideas, influence people, manage potentially contentious situations to a positive result and communicate with employees at all levels of an organization

Required Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a controls/systems/analytics emphasis
  • Ability to quickly learn Ignition (Inductive Automation) and Power BI (Microsoft) software
  • Training provided as needed
  • Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
  • Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full co-op term running January to August 2027 or May to December 2027
  • The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with SQL, relational databases, or data analysis projects
  • Familiarity with Python, R, Java, or C
  • Exposure to industrial automation, manufacturing systems, PLCs, SCADA, or IIOT Technologies
  • Coursework or project experience involving data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or artificial intelligence
  • Experience working with REST APIs, web services, or system integrations
  • Experience with source control systems such as Git or Azure DevOps
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills demonstrated through academic, personal, or professional projects

Working Conditions

Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.

Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization's goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.

Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week

Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

Pay

$18.00-27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Location & Relocation

Plant 10-Fond du Lac, WI. Onsite. Relocation: Yes.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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