Winter 2027 Co-op - Maintenance Engineering (Columbus, OH)

Your Role Here’s what you will be doing: Lead high-impact projects and execute multiple projects across the site. Work with site management teams to coordinate downtime and equipment improvements. Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including Daily Management Systems (DMS) for day-to-day operations, new equipment startups, and product qualifications. Assist with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events. Develop, implement, and improve autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams. Support daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production, and cost targets. Complete project development tasks such as writing/verifying specifications, maintaining documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials, and validating equipment and processes. Contact vendors and analyze downtime data, maintaining action plans using lean methodology. Collect and calculate savings data on improvement projects. Recommend methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste of materials and utilities. About You The company is looking for: Undergraduate student currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, majoring in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills including listening, written, and verbal abilities. Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; programming PLCs or process knowledge is a plus. Work authorization in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Compensation & Benefits

• 31.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
• 5,000 sign-on bonus paid within first 30 days of employment.

Training & Development Mentor support for professional development. Participation in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and organization leaders. Professional development training including networking, skills development, and presenting. Opportunity to complete a project from start to finish and present outcomes to team, department, and senior leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr GOTAFE