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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
Application Deadline: 09-25-2026
Pay Range: $20 - $34 Hourly
Job Category: Intern
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?: No
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