# Manufacturing Data & Analytics Co-op at Flex

- Company: [Flex](https://flex.com)
- Location: Libertyville, IL
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply: https://flextronics.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/USA-IL-Libertyville/Manufacturing-Data---Analytics-Co-Op---Spring-2027_WD229700
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/manufacturing-data-analytics-co-op-1ce187ae

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Build dashboards in Power BI to monitor equipment efficiency, delays, waste, and production speed
- Query databases using SQL to retrieve manufacturing information
- Leverage Python to perform statistical analysis and build automated tools
- Construct and update statistical process control charts with various metrics
- Contribute to initiatives focused on anticipating equipment failures

What they're looking for:

- Junior or Senior majoring in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Demonstrated ability using Python for analytical work and scripting
- Competent with SQL for retrieving data from systems
- Hands-on experience building reports in Power BI
- Foundation in statistics and familiarity with production performance metrics
- Maintain 3.0 GPA and commit to 40 hours weekly on-site during Spring 2027

Pay and perks:

- $20–$34 per hour

## Posting

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

### Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Manufacturing Data & Analytics Co-Op located in our Libertyville, IL site.

Reporting to Process & Automation Engineering Team, the student will support manufacturing data analysis, OEE tracking, dashboard development, and SPC charting across molding and coiling operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

### What a typical day looks like:

- Develop Power BI dashboards for OEE, downtime, scrap, and cycle time

- Write SQL queries to extract production data

- Use Python for data analysis and automation scripts

- Create and maintain SPC charts (X-bar, R, Cpk analysis)

- Support coiler data collection integration

- Assist with predictive maintenance analytics initiatives

- Attend team meetings to support project work as needed

### Student qualities we're seeking for this Co-Op assignment:

- Junior/Senior student pursuing Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering major

- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation

- Strong SQL skills for data extraction

- Experience with Microsoft Power BI for dashboards

- Basic knowledge of statistics

- Understanding of manufacturing KPIs (OEE, downtime, scrap, cycle time)

- Exposure to data collection and predictive maintenance concepts

- Previous manufacturing internship experience a plus!

### Co-Op Program Requirements:

- Ability to work 40 hours/week (in person) during the Spring 2027 co-op assignment

- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university

- 3.0 GPA

Application Deadline: 09-25-2026

Pay Range: $20 - $34 Hourly

Job Category: Intern

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?: No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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