What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Intern/Co-op: Spring-Summer 2025 position at Current Lighting?
Company Description
Current Chemicals is a specialty materials manufacturer that performs chemical manufacturing, piloting, research and development work for customers' formulations in diverse markets. We offer wet precipitation and solid-state chemical processing from lab scale through scale-up to specialty and bulk production. Our manufacturing operations reside in Cleveland, OH.
Job Description
Manufacturing co-ops have opportunities to complete technical assignments across a broad spectrum of plant responsibilities, including product development, quality, and safety.
Our program offers students the opportunity to gain experience and develop skills by working directly with engineering and production teams on projects that have a significant impact on the business.
Students will work directly with engineering team and shop floor employees to identify and execute process improvements in production areas. Other responsibilities will include the following :
Design and execute experiments to improve process reliability and material usage
Utilize lean manufacturing techniques to improve process efficiency in production environment
Assist technology and engineering teams with cost-out and material efficiency projects
Implement engineering controls to reduce and eliminate potential safety hazards
The benefits of the co-op / intern experience extend beyond the valuable work assignments. Students can participate in committees of their peers that offer opportunities to develop leadership skills, perform community service, interact and socialize with other students, and network with the leaders of the company. We also offer training courses to enhance our students' technical and professional skills.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong record of academic achievement
- Challenging array of technical courses
- Significant leadership roles on campus or in the community
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Passion for engineering
- Students at Sophomore, Junior, Senior level preferred
Additional information
Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.