KION Group

Mechanical Engineer - Co-Op

In short

This is a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op position with Dematic (KION Group) in Grand Rapids, MI, supporting an engineering project team with CAD layout/schematic drawings, bill of materials, PLC basics, and travel to North American job-sites for commissioning. It suits a full-time student actively pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at a U.S. college or university, with familiarity with AutoCAD or modeling programs preferred. Visa sponsorship is not offered and applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Dematic is looking to build upon our Co-Op Program and bring on a student for our Mechanical Engineering team!
Job Duties
Provides assistance in routine planning and execution of Engineering activities:
•Will be assigned a project implementation team to work with.
•Working with the Controls CAD team, assist in the development of Layout and Electrical Schematic Drawings using Maestro and Autocad-E.
•Assist in the preparation of Bill of Material creation.
•Gain familiarity with the various controls components used in the system design and where to place them on the layouts and schematics.
•Learn the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and how to program them.
•Travel to North American job-sites to assist with commissioning equipment/systems.
•Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from others.
•Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.
What We're Looking For
•Innovative Thinkers: Individuals who dare to think boldly and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
•Extraordinary Teammates: Individuals ready to learn from and contribute to a diverse team.
•Self-Starters: Candidates who are committed to personal growth and continuous learning.
•Future Leaders: Individuals who seek to build a career that goes beyond a regular job and is driven by their passion.
Qualifications
•You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
•Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
•Able to work from Dematic office in Grand Rapids, MI.
Preferred Qualifications
•Interested in working in collaborative teams.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
•Effectively uses fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration.
•Proficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
•Proactive, diligent, self-motivated.
•Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or modeling program is preferred.
•Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.

Stop applying.
Get referred.

$10 in free credits

In just 60 seconds, fully on autopilot — Eraldt's AI agents read your CV, map the roles you fit, find live vacancies and the people who can refer you, write personal emails, and get you referred.

This isn't an application: your CV doesn't go to the company, and we don't promise a referral for this exact role.

Discover who else lands interviews on autopilot