About the role#
The Engineering & Delivery Optimization Co-op Program offers students practical experience through successive rotations across multiple teams. You will contribute to projects that support the development, validation, deployment, and improvement of automation solutions. This program is designed for students who enjoy turning ideas into reality and want to explore multiple engineering career paths before graduation.
What you'll do#
- Complete structured assignments across multiple teams with specific learning objectives.
- Contribute to work in software, validation, operations, sustainability, architecture, and process improvement.
- Apply classroom knowledge to practical mechanical, electrical, and automation challenges.
- Build, test, analyze, document, and troubleshoot solutions.
- Collaborate across functions and prepare technical documentation, analyses, and presentations.
- Demonstrate safe work practices, professional conduct, and a continuous-learning mindset.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- Enrollment in an accredited co-operative education program.
- Academic standing that meets your university requirements.
- Curiosity and a desire to understand how technical systems work.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to prototype and test ideas.
- Hands-on experience with building, fabrication, assembly, electronics, programming, robotics, or laboratory work is preferred.
- Ability to learn new engineering tools and technologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization, initiative, and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19-$23 per hour.
About Dematic
Dematic provides intelligent automation for supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution. The company designs and builds material handling equipment and software to support warehouse operations. Founded in 1819, it operates globally as a member of the KION Group. Dematic is headquartered in Atlanta and employs over 9,000 people.
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