2025 Manufacturing Engineer Student Experience

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You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!

Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals, like you. 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 with us, 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, Co-op positions are a full-time employment experience. Co-ops are fully immersed into the worlds of corporate and production industry as a full-time team member.

Internship: A semester long opportunity, Internships positions are a part-time employment experience. 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.

Role & Responsibility

Capital Project Implementation:

• Assist in developing layouts for capital projects
• Develop time studies for line balancing and setup reduction

Fabrication:

• Assist in new product and ECN implementation
• Create programs for various lasers, plasmas, brakes and turret machines
• Calculate cycle times

Assembly:

• Assist in developing and implementing Lean/DFT initiatives and automation programs
• Assist in process documentation, workflow and work-content identification

Mainframe Factory and General Weld:

• Assist in the continual improvement of factory safety, quality, reliability and productivity
• Assist in solution development and implementation

Paint line and Conveyor:

• Assist in implementing the Orange Powdered System and conveyor weight capacity project
• Support continual improvement of paint quality and reduction of defects

Job Requirement

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing in Agricultural, Mechanical, Industrial or Related Engineering field
• 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)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Communication and collaboration skills

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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