Mechanical Engineering Co-op

The cutting edge equipment we use in our manufacturing processes is among the most advanced in the industry. Naturally, as a member of Johnsonville’s engineering team, you’ll be critical to the company’s success. You must enjoy the challenge of ensuring that our equipment is always performing at its peak, and identifying new technologies to implement in our processes. “Is this working as well as it possibly can?” and “How can we make it better?” are the two questions you’ll ask yourself each day.

Johnsonville, LLC

Posting

Mechanical / Project Engineering Co-op

Sheboygan Falls, WI

2023

Position Overview

We currently have openings for a Mechanical / Project Engineering Co-op in 2023. The successful candidate for the Mechanical / Project Engineering 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 beginning January 2023 or May/June, 2023.

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.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have completed their Sophomore year towards an Engineering/Technology Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Control Systems
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, (AutoCAD or Solidworks is a plus.)
• 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
• Willing to travel to other Johnsonville facilities and work off hours if required

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

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.

Read what some of our past interns and co-ops had to say about their experience:

Working in Johnsonville Engineering is not a run-of-the-mill co-op; as a “member” you truly are a member of a team. You are treated as an equal no matter experience level, and everyone shares ideas and collaborates. Along with a great working environment, it feels like a whole other family, making you feel like a full-time employee and forgetting that you are a co-op.

Justin, Engineering Co-op

“Johnsonville has given me an opportunity stretch and grow as an engineer. They have given me real projects which have had tangible results in the company.”

Travis, Engineering Co-op

“Johnsonville is a wonderful co-op experience, where I feel my work is valuable to the company, and I am trusted by the organization to make decisions. Johnsonville is committed to my learning and development, and that allows for more in-depth look at projects and tasks needed to complete them.”

Jacob, Packaging Co-op

“My time here at Johnsonville as the MIS Intern has been incredible in providing a variety of learning opportunities. From project integration and implementation, to the intern brat fry, to team building sessions, this internship has had it all, and I could not have asked for a better experience.”

Sydney, IT Intern

“I believe that this internship has given me the experience and connections to confidently secure a job once I graduate. I am appreciative of the development opportunities that Johnsonville provides its members and interns especially; I was able to learn from knowledgeable members and leaders within the company. I was also able to work with various departments and receive exposure to different functions, which has given me extremely valuable experience.”

Megan, Organizational Learning Intern

Having the opportunity to intern with a company like Johnsonville has been an outstanding, multi-dimensional experience. On top of being given meaningful projects that truly impact the company, Johnsonville gives you the exposure to a company culture like no other. The principles that make up the Johnsonville Way makes this company extremely conducive to learning and personal/career growth.

Tucker, Purchasing

Johnsonville provided me with a great environment to learn and grow both personally and professionally. As a co-op, I was given meaningful projects that positively impacted the company and my learning experience. I was challenged, but also provided with enough support to help me succeed. I couldn’t have asked for a better co-op experience!

Sarah, Packaging Engineer

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