Mechanical/Project Engineer Co-op

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your particular field, you'll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you'll bring to our organization. You'll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville, and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Johnsonville, LLC

Mechanical / Project Engineer Co-op

2025

Position Overview:

Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a 7-month Mechanical / Project Engineer Co-op in 2025. The successful candidate for the Mechanical / Project Engineer Co-op position will become an integral member of the Johnsonville Engineering Team,which provides solutions viewed as World Class in the food industry! We have opportunities for engineering co-op students starting on January 6, 2025, or May 19, 2025.

Why this is a Great CO-OP for a Student Striving for Personal Excellence:

• You will learn to lead and contribute to the success of great projects that will benefit the safety, quality and efficiency at various production locations.
• Johnsonville is a world leader in food engineering from robotics, control systems, and patents.
• You'll have the opportunity to stretch professionally and personally every day and put your knowledge to use!
• This co-op will provide you with the opportunity to learn and apply creative "out of the box" problem solving techniques.
• You'll gain grass roots experience and learn the engineering behind manufacturing.

CO-OP Project Opportunities:

• Apply engineering skills while leading/supporting projects geared to improve human safety, food safety, quality, capacity expansion, and productivity.
• Learn aspects of the sausage/meat business.
• Develop Project Vision, Objective(s), Scope, Timelines and Deliverables.
• Assist project automation and design engineers with new project implementations.
• Work with cross-functional project teams supporting customers of the engineering team.
• Learn how ideas go from concept to implementation in a manufacturing environment.

Education:

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering/Technology or a related field. Junior or senior status preferred.
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core concentration required.

Experience:

• Prior work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, (AutoCAD or Solidworks is a plus.)

Skills and Competencies:

• Motivated to exchange knowledge and propose creative, innovative ideas in the daily interactions of all teams
• Perseverance and determination to drive for excellence in all aspects of project management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Desire to work on cross-functional teams, work independently and seek help when appropriate
• Able to maintain accurate and complete project records
• Readiness to submerge in Johnsonville's culture of continuous learning, growth and contribution

Other Requirements:

• Willing to travel to other Johnsonville facilities and work off hours if required

Posting Date: September 3, 2024

Coach for this position: TBD

Travel: Minimal -Travel to other Johnsonville facilities as needed

Location: Tech Center - Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status: Hourly Co-op

Start Date: January 6, 2025, or May 19, 2025

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:

Internal Members: Log into Home Page - The Grill (johnsonville.com). Click on the MemberCentral app (left maroon sidebar) then click on the "Home" drop down and click "Careers" to apply for the position titled "Mechanical/Project Engineer Co-op."

External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI, US

Posted Date: 9/28/2024