Fall 2026 Materials Engineering Co-Op

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· The student will apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and product design.

· The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in process and /or product engineering throughout his/her co-op experience.

· Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.

· Student will attend regular departmental meeting.

· Student will attend training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.

· Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.

· Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.

· Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.

· Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.

· Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access

· Good writing skills and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

· Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.

· Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Student will spend 50%-60% of time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.

OTHER BENEFITS

· Co-ops will be paid $25.00 hour /40-hours a week.

· Monthly housing stipend $1,000 (requirements must be met to qualify)

· Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.