Altec · 3 hours ago
Summer/Fall 2026 Engineering Co-Op
Burnsville, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAltec is an innovative company specializing in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices and specialty equipment. They are seeking Engineering Co-Ops to work in either design or manufacturing groups, where they will be involved in various projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Co-ops will be placed into the design or manufacturing groups and treated like full-time associates. They will have projects assigned by the managers and work side by side full-time associates. Lead and participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement events
Manufacturing Co-ops will be focused on implementing lean manufacturing principles. Altec utilizes the RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement or KAIZEN) process to implement change. The co-ops will be members and leaders of these teams throughout the 8 months at Altec. In addition to RCI’s, major projects will be assigned such as:
Layout of a plant to add additional machinery (lasers, press brake and lathe)
Improving efficiencies in the fiberglass plant through RCI events, design changes and rearranging the layout of the facility
Design Co-ops will work on projects in the testing facility. Projects may include:
Member of a new product development team assisting in the design of a new product
Testing- strain gauge and structural testing of a new design
Supporting production on prototype units after the initial design has been completed
Participating in a project with another full-time engineer which consists of redesigning an entire hydraulic system for a current design
Qualification
Required
Pursuing an ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Preferred
A degree in one of the following majors preferred: Mechanical Engineering
A degree in one of the following majors preferred: Industrial Engineering
A degree in one of the following majors preferred: Electrical Engineering
A degree in one of the following majors preferred: Mechatronics Engineering
A degree in one of the following majors preferred: Aerospace Engineering
Completion of Dynamics & Statics Classes preferred
Students spoken to at University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of SC, UNC Asheville, Western Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, NC A&T, NC State University and Milligan University Career Fairs preferred
Benefits
Housing
Company
Altec
Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, tree care, telecommunications and lights and signs markets.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Altec has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda O'Riley, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Casey J.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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