Focused responsibilities of assigned projects for a limited duration; supporting the objectives of quality, time, and cost. Further developing engineering skills and gaining exposure to Pella Corporation’s functional teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE:
Projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor or mentor. Focused effort on developing engineering skills within and across many Pella Corp. functions.
SUPERVISING OTHERS:
None.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:
Performs work which requires application of developing engineering skills to conventional types of tasks.
Gains exposure to Pella’s application of engineering technologies within fenestration industry. Learns how to apply engineering tools to deliver business results.
JUDGMENT:
Applies basic engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria to develop engineering judgment. Assignments have clear, specific objectives.
Responsibilities: Minimum 10-week, full-time assignment. Focus on developing competencies, engineering skills and how/when to apply them. Work closely with assigned manager/mentor on strategic projects and focused developmental opportunities. Differentiated placement from previous Co-op experience, preferred.
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Travel expectations: Minimal, but required.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications
Technical / functional skills: Previous Co-op experience preferred
Safety: Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed, occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required, work environment may be noisy.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: None
Leadership competencies: Apply technical and functional expertise, Manage and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Establish plans, Drive execution
EXPERIENCE:
Entry level; 0-2 years combined engineering experience. Previous Co-op experience preferred for full-time employment.
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, or relevant Science. Responsible for learning Pella’s systems and tools used in Engineering role.
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, the Pella Family of Brands includes a robust product offering sold and installed through multiple channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and more than 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada.
Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by organizations such as Newsweek, Forbes, Glassdoor and Fast Company. We’ve been honored for innovation, workplace culture and design excellence, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators and Yello’s Top 100 Internships.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. We empower you to do the work you’re most proud of, offering individualized development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career growth.
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