IT Co-op - Fall 2026
About The Position
This co-op position will assist IT with the execution of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives in support of R&D/Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance business functions which include the following: Analyze, identify, document pain points & potential opportunities to improve existing New Product Development (NPD) & Sustaining Engineering (SE) processes Technical landscape assessments on legacy CAD & Document/BOM management technologies, document the data models & volumes of data for each data type Re-engineering, designing improved, future state NPD & SE processes in accordance with industry best practices Developing, documenting requirements for a PLM solution to enable, automate the future state NPD & SE processes Scripting & executing Quality Assurance testing for in-process, PLM-related projects
Requirements
- Enrollment in a STEM, college degree program with an interest in gaining experience in any combination of R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance disciplines & enabling technologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel & Visio applications
- Fundamental understanding of relational database architecture & ability to learn, perform basic SQL query scripting
- Experience, basic understanding of CAD & supporting tools (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD)
- Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to any Enterprise software package. Examples: PLM, CRM, ERP
Responsibilities
- Model business processes using graphical modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio), capture key metrics, help prioritize process improvement opportunities
- Document outcomes, decisions, requirements for process improvements & enabling PLM-related technologies in a workshop setting
- Prepare & support demonstrations of electronic BOM & Change Management scenarios using PLM software
- Coordinate & collaborate with legacy system owners for Solidworks CAD, Solidworks PDM & MasterControl (document & change control) systems to analyze & document existing data models & counts for each data type
- Execute Quality Assurance test scripts for in-process PLM projects
- Regular and predictable work performance
- Ability to work under fast paced conditions
- Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
- Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
- Ability to successfully work with others
- Additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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