Engineering Student Experience

Job Information

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

• Design - Contribute to the design of our product by developing and modifying equipment using Creo 3D modeling software
• Embedded Software - Assist in developing hardware and software strategies to support vehicle architecture while meeting industry standards and regulations 
• Electrical - Assist in the creation, modification and maintenance of engineering design of assigned product systems and components
• Electrical Test - Support and complete electrical component testing in the environmental lab
• Product Service - Use statistical tools for advanced prediction of machine warranty
• Manufacturing - Analyze and make recommendations on the manufacturing process of our products in terms of quality, economic and ergonomic factors
• Product Cost – Work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Product Engineering and Finance to develop analytical models that will predict the cost structure of current and future components
• Quality - Complete formal audits and assessments on products and processes.
• Software Development - Develop and test new and emerging technology to build proof of concept and minimally viable products
• Supplier Development - Assist with supplier/component qualification, supply base change management, root cause & corrective actions, and improve supplier quality and delivery performance
• Test - Develop and set up tests to evaluate functionality and performance related to structural fatigue, sound, hydraulic, and cooling

Job Requirement

Requirements for these positions:

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing in 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

What you will learn with us:

• Troubleshooting skills using machine operation, schematics and measurement tools
• Engineering software tools and capabilities
• Engineering process from idea to creation
• Communication with multiple functional groups

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