Quality Engineer Student Experience - Spring 2027

About the role

Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals. Whether you’re looking for on-the-job experience, testing the waters in a desired career path, or hoping for a foot in the door, we have an experience designed specifically for you and your aspirations.

As a Co-op or Intern you will be presented the tools to further your professional development, apply your schooling to real-world projects, and gain hands-on experience while completing your undergrad degree.

• Co-op: An 8-month long opportunity; positions are full-time employment experiences fully immersing you in corporate and production industry as a full-time team member.
• Internship: A semester-long opportunity; positions are part-time employment experiences. With the opportunity to extend multiple semesters, interns tap into the foundations of our corporate and production industries.

Co-op and Intern opportunities span across 18 of Bobcat’s different functions.

Responsibilities

• Testing company products
• Developing, analyzing, and utilizing Quality data to drive improvement activities
• Actively engage in measurement analysis utilizing statistical tools
• Assisting in developing and implementing process verification and improvements
• Working with various Bobcat departments to improve product quality
• Contributing to Quality Engineering programs, including root-cause analysis, data compilation and analysis, quality audits, Product Quality Teams, reporting and metric development, New Product Development

Requirements

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing seeking a degree in engineering or equivalent
• 3.0 or higher GPA preferred
• Be able to commit full-time to Bobcat for the entire term of the co-op (8 months) or internship (4 months)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility

Student Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Gain experience on real-life projects
• Work directly with skilled professionals at a global company
• Attend student-specific events tied to personal and professional development and full-time careers, as well as networking opportunities
• Opportunity to give back through organized company-sponsored community service events
• First access to full-time career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for co-op/internship related courses up to $1,400 for a 3-credit course
• Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursements
• Relocation reimbursements, if applicable
• House-hunting or interview travel reimbursements
• Monthly $250 stipend