Highlights
Partner with Process Engineering teams to support production line improvements - conduct time studies, map value streams, and help implement and validate process changes on the manufacturing floor. Learn test procedures and work alongside technical associates to perform testing utilizing a variety of testing and inspection equipment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Duncan, SC |
| Industry | Telecommunications Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | http://www.aflglobal.com/Home.aspx |
Description
AFL Engineering Co-Op
The positions will provide technical assistance supporting AFL in the areas of design, development, applications, process, and quality engineering.
The Engineering Co-ops will rotate from college and AFL each semester. During the rotations, the co-ops will be assigned to different areas each semester allowing the co-op to gain experience in different areas of engineering.
The Engineering Co-ops will be assigned to work with a senior engineer or manager. The Engineering co-ops will also be supported with monthly meetings and mentorship with the Co-op Coordinator.
Available starting semesters: Spring 2027
What We Offer!
- Corporate Housing- AFL offers corporate housing to all non-local students free of charge!
- Gas Stipend- for those students who are driving more than 50 miles, AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of that financial burden
- Great Pay!
- 401K Company match (up to 4%- dollar for dollar)
Responsibilities may include:
- Research and provide input on manufacturing process-related issues.
- Partner with Process Engineering teams to support production line improvements - conduct time studies, map value streams, and help implement and validate process changes on the manufacturing floor.
- Analyze manufacturing data, process flows, and material routings to develop improvement recommendations.
- Document and report results of process improvement recommendations to management.
- Assist Development Engineers in the design and production of products.
- Work with the Test Engineer to design, develop, and build test fixtures to support fiber optic testing to industry specifications.
- Learn test procedures and work alongside technical associates to perform testing utilizing a variety of testing and inspection equipment.
- Create CAD drawings or 3-D models of concept designs, and submit to suppliers for quotation.
- Perform fiber optic testing to troubleshoot product design and processing anomalies.
- Participate in fiber optic training sessions.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- At least Sophomore standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA
Competencies for success:
- Display a willingness to learn
- Detail - oriented
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in data analysis software programs
- Proficient with CAD software
About Company
AFL provides industry-leading solutions, products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. We manufacture, engineer and install fiber optic products and associated equipment. This includes: fiber optic cable transmission and substation accessories fiber outside plant equipment fiber inside plant equipment connectors and accessories fusion splicers test and inspection equipment training AFL's service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting central office, outside plant, wireless and enterprise areas. Whether you need to build a network, upgrade your broadband system, expand a central office or connect a campus through fiber optics, AFL connects you with the solutions that fit your every need.