About the role#
Jabil is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for a full-time position located in Elmira, New York. This role runs from January 4, 2027, to July 6, 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in medical device production while working alongside engineers, technicians, and production operators.
What you'll do#
- Complete web-based and instructor-led training on production processes.
- Gain experience with primary machining, including CNC milling, turning, and forming of titanium, stainless steel, and polymers.
- Design tooling, work holding, and job aids.
- Participate in quality and compliance activities, including failure mode analysis and scrap trending.
- Assist with capital investment projects and process transformations.
- Conduct research, collect data, and generate technical reports.
- Perform financial analysis and create business cases for presentations.
- Perform CAD modeling and drafting for manufacturing tools and equipment layouts.
- Support new process and equipment development for product launches.
- Coordinate validation lifecycle elements, including safety risk assessments and installation qualifications.
- Author standard operating procedures and test protocols.
- Analyze data using statistical methods and software.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to improve existing processes, including cycle time and capacity analysis.
- Implement Kaizen improvements and utilize Lean or 6 Sigma tools.
- Communicate with internal and external suppliers.
- Participate in plant familiarization and shadow various roles in departments like QA, maintenance, and shipping.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
- Preferred majors include Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
- Completion of sophomore-level coursework is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week).
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CAD software and technical writing.
- Introductory experience with GD&T and statistical analysis tools like Minitab.
- Strong communication skills and a self-starter mindset.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work site.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Elmira, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Jabil
Jabil is a manufacturing and engineering services company founded in 1966. It provides supply chain, design, and production solutions for brands in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and telecommunications. The company operates from its headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. It maintains a global network of over 100 sites and employs more than 63,000 people.
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