THE POSITIONProduct Development Engineering Co-op
Year-Round | Multiple Semester OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated engineering student to join our Product Development team in a year-round Co-op opportunity. This position is designed to continue across multiple semesters, providing the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product development within a real-world manufacturing environment.As a Co-op on the R&D team, you will support the design, development, and testing of rubber belting products used in agricultural applications. You will gain hands-on experience working with engineered materials, product performance testing, and manufacturing processes such as calendering, extrusion, and curing.You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to evaluate belt performance, improve product designs, and contribute to innovation efforts focused on durability, efficiency, and customer requirements.Schedule: Year-round opportunity; expected to continue across multiple semesters. Schedule will be coordinated around the student's academic requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with the design and development of rubber belting products and components.Support product testing and validation, including tensile strength, adhesion, wear, and durability testing.Collect, analyze, and report on test data and product performance results.Help create and update CAD models, technical drawings, and product specifications.Participate in prototype development and trial runs within manufacturing.Assist with root cause analysis of product failures or quality issues.Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturability.Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure product designs meet production capabilities.Document findings and present technical reports and project updates to engineering leadership.