Title: Co-Op: Software Engineering Location: Hebron, Kentucky, United States, 41048 Posted: Nov 3, 2026
Description: The student will be exposed to the engineering design process by being given assignments of increasing scope and responsibility over the course of his/her coop career at Fives Machining Systems, Inc (FMSI). Job responsibilities will encompass: Design and analysis of machine tool products, with follow-up during assembly and unit/prototype testing in lab environments and or the production shop floor. Depending on the specific engineering discipline, the student will acquire skills in the following: Understanding design input requirements Analysis of design, for both subsystem and system level products Drafting practices and standards 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation Creation of Bill of Material Release Authority Design verification/validation testing Interfacing with the Controls Electrical engineering teams Participating on cross functional project team The student will also be exposed: Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction activities Root cause problem analysis Design review techniques Failure modes and effects analysis Hazard analysis This FMSI co-op position is for the Fives Cincinnati facility. The facility is located at 2200 Litton Lane, Hebron KY, within 5 minutes of the Greater Cincinnati Airport, CVG.
About Fives
Fives is an industrial engineering group that designs and supplies machines, process equipment, and production lines. Founded in 1812, the company maintains a global presence with headquarters in Paris. It serves diverse sectors including steel, aerospace, automotive, and energy. The firm employs nearly 5,000 people and manages a portfolio of over 2,000 patents to support its industrial solutions.
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