Engineering Rotational Intern North Ridgeville, Ohio
Looking for an engineering co-op where you won't spend the semester watching from the sidelines? JBC Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering student for a paid, full-time Engineering Rotational Internship at our North Ridgeville, Ohio facility.
This rotational internship is designed to give students hands-on experience across manufacturing, engineering, design engineering, and quality engineering in one 12–16-week program. At the end of the internship, you'll complete a cross-functional capstone project and present your work to JBC leadership. We also provide resume support to help you document and communicate the experience you've gained.
If you like figuring out how things work and want practical manufacturing experience that will complement your engineering degree without being siloed into one specific specialty, this co-op is built for you!
This position is for our North Ridgeville, Ohio corporate headquarters (7887 Bliss Pkwy, North Ridgeville, OH 44039), located just a short drive from Elyria, Avon, Lorain, Strongsville, and North Olmsted.
Start Your Engineering Career at JBC Technologies!
As an Engineering Intern, you'll have rotational assignments in machine operation, CAD/CAM design and operation, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering:
- Exposure to manufacturing process design
- Set up, operation, troubleshoot, and teardown of production work
- Optimizing manufacturing lines, workflow efficiency, cycle time reduction, and lean manufacturing principles
- First Article Inspection, in-process checks, and final piece checks
- Manufacturing documentation to include work instructions, quality alerts, job order processing, and information systems recording.
Design Engineering
- Translating technical requirements and CAD models into CAM programs for equipment
- Produce prototypes and low-volume runs for critical customers
- Conduct Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFMA) and determine production process method
Quality Engineering
- Support the Production Part Approval Process through conducting Design Reviews, Process Flows, FMEA, and Control Plans
- Conduct First Article Inspections and learn to use various tools and devices
- Conduct statistical analysis of measurements to support Gauge Repeatability/Reproduce ability and Process Capability studies
Education and Experience
- Engineering, engineering technologies, or equivalent technical candidate interested in manufacturing operations
- 0-3 years working in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 5 years of experience operating and setting up manufacturing equipment
- Experience with rotary die-cutting is a plus
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Microsoft Office Experience
- Detail-oriented and good communication skills
- CAD software experience for design assignments
Physical Demands
- Light to moderate physical effort required on a constant basis
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility for an entire shift
- Employees subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protective equipment not required but available for nuisance dust
Work Schedule
- Normal schedule - 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday; May vary with business needs
Work environment
- Work performed in a plant/production environment
- Contains any number of elements including but not limited to fiberglass, insulation material, dust, fumes, and noise
- Must be able to work as part of a team or independently with limited supervision
Why Work at JBC?
Engineering Rotational Interns at JBC benefit from:
Resume & Experience Building
Bolster your resume with industry-specific experience and documentation support from JBC
Cross-Functional Training
The rotational nature of this internship means you'll never be stuck just doing one task!
Paid Real-World Experience
Grow your engineering skills while you earn on the clock!
Diverse Career Growth Paths
Start your engineering career with experience across manufacturing, design, and quality engineering fields!
Capstone Project Opportunities
Put what you've learned to the test by presenting a Capstone Project in front of JBC's leadership team!
What Our Team Has to Say About Working at JBC Real testimonials from production professionals at JBC Technologies
Sabina Williams (Manufacturing Engineer): "Since starting at JBC, I've grown in confidence and ownership. I've moved from solving assigned problems to identifying opportunities proactively, leading programs, and interfacing directly with customers. The biggest shift has been understanding how engineering decisions impact production, cost, and long-term strategy." Read more from Sabina here!
RJ Geibel (Commercial Operations Manager - Started as Engineering Rotational Intern!): "From the beginning, I have always appreciated the amount of opportunities for me to grow here. I have personally seen the way management promotes from within, putting each person's talents to work. They put you into new and challenging roles so you can utilize your unique abilities and interests." Read more from RJ here!
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Join the JBC Family!
Since 1988, JBC Technologies has grown from a small garage-based operation with a few machines to a leading die-cutting and converting partner with facilities spanning four states. Our custom die-cut components find their way into everything from medical stick-to-skin tapes that keep CGM patches in place to reflective satellite brightness mitigation films that are launched into Earth's orbit!
As our business grows, we're always looking for talented team members to grow with us.