About the role#
This Co-Op program provides hands-on experience working alongside leaders in engineering, operations, project management, and digital transformation. You will contribute to strategic initiatives while developing technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities. This role is designed for students interested in engineering, data analytics, manufacturing technology, automation, and project management.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering teams in identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance.
- Participate in capital project planning, execution, and commissioning activities.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing process improvements.
- Collaborate with facility engineers, project managers, and operations teams to solve technical challenges.
- Analyze data to identify trends and develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using modern digital tools.
- Support engineering data governance, document management, and information systems.
- Contribute to project scheduling, budgeting, risk identification, and documentation.
- Present findings and recommendations to engineering and business leaders.
- Leverage emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering effectiveness.
- Apply Principle Based Management® concepts to decision-making and problem-solving.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Ability to work full-time during designated Co-Op rotations.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Previous internship, manufacturing, laboratory, or project experience is preferred.
- Exposure to data analytics, programming, or engineering software is preferred.
- Experience with tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, and SharePoint is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Koch
Koch is a private holding company based in Wichita, Kansas. It operates businesses across more than 50 countries in sectors including energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and technology. The company employs approximately 120,000 people globally. Its operations focus on products related to food, water, transportation, and consumer goods.
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