Co-Op, Engineering

Schaeffler

Co-op Engineering role at Schaeffler, opportunities for early academic students in Cheraw, SC. Involves project charters, process parameters, and machinery improvements.

Posted 5/21/2026internshipCheraw • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-ops who are earlier in their academic journey and complete a successful rotation may be invited back during other semesters or summers to work with us again!
The successful co-op student will be provided with a project charter and description during their onboarding process.
The co-op will provide key deliverables in their assigned area at the end of their co-op assignment.
Project examples include (but are not limited to): Define and document process parameters, Quantify and lead actions needed for scrap reduction, Improve effectiveness and efficiency of key machinery in high volume work areas.
Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction.
S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job-rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes.
Learn, understand, and adhere to the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to the achievement of quality objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be pursuing an academic degree (preferably in automotive, industrial, or mechanical engineering)
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience utilizing written and verbal communications
Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
Assertive approach to solving problems
Ability to prioritize
The ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting assignments
Outstanding development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

process documentationscrap reductionmachinery effectivenessefficiency improvementproject management

Soft Skills

responsibilityindependenceopenness to instructionself-motivationproblem-solvingprioritization

Certifications

high school diplomaacademic degree in automotive engineeringacademic degree in industrial engineeringacademic degree in mechanical engineering