Engineering Programs

Locations

Milwaukee, WI; Auburn, AL; Murray, KY; Poplar Bluff and Rolla, MO; and Statesboro, GA

Qualifications

Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying toward a Bachelors of Science in Engineering
Must complete the sophomore year in the major program of study prior to beginning the co-op
Must have and maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5/4.0
Mechanical engineering students should be mechanically inclined and have an interest in internal combustion engines
Electrical engineering students should have an aptitude for electrical components and devices

Hours / Schedule

Engineering co-op students alternate four (4) full-time work terms with school, extending their graduation date by one year. Students begin their co-op experience immediately following their sophomore year, starting their first work term in either the summer or fall term.

Mechanical Engineering students may work in the following areas:

Mechanical Engine Design Engineering
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Electrical Engineering students may work in the following areas:

Electrical Engine Design Engineering
Electrical Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engine Design Engineering

The Engine Design Engineering program emphasizes team-oriented simultaneous engineering.

Students will receive exposure to diverse functional areas within the Mechanical Engineering discipline: product testing; quality control, design and development, component and technology research, materials, manufacturing, and assembly.
Assignments rotate through various departments. Students receive opportunities to apply and expand their basic academic knowledge in the areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, strength of materials, material science, machine elements, and manufacturing.
Students interact on a daily basis with supervisors, project leaders, engineers, technicians, and those with skilled trades.

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Rotating assignments give students exposure to a variety of specific manufacturing operations. This exposure to ‘real life’ manufacturing will provide insights to support academic learning. Assignments include, but are not limited to:

Tool room (die cast, stamping)
Quality-measurement
Shop floor experience in machining and assembly
Cellular manufacturing development and planning
Production inventory control
Painting-coatings
Other technological areas (environmental engineering, gauging, plating, stamping, finishing, screw machines, automated assembly, and grinding) as requested.

Electrical Engine Design Engineering

Through rotating assignments, students will gain exposure in the following areas:

Basics of engine operation, testing, and application
Manufacturing (automation, PLC programming, and power distribution)
Information Technology
Electrical design, electro-mechanical devices
Instrumentation (data acquisition and dyne control)
Microprocessors
Students also gain experience in electronics hardware and software
Skills learned include mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, designing circuit boards, programming (Visual Basic, C++), embedded systems training, testing and recording of data.

Electrical Manufacturing Engineering

Through rotating assignments, students receive exposure to many electrical engineering responsibilities including:

Power systems engineering
Machine control systems
Production floor support of engine production equipment
Facility electrical projects
Work with in-house skilled tradesmen, outside contractors, supervisors, project leaders, engineers, and technicians
Generation of bills of material, electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic used with production control equipment
Debugging programs and machines as well as making modifications to existing equipment