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What they do
A Mechatronics Engineer combines skillsets common to mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. Often focuses on projects where physical movability or use case flexibility is prioritized. Designs, tests, studies and inspects complex machines including cars, drones, industrial machinery and even automated submersibles.
$80,438 / year median in North Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
ENGINEERING Location:
Burnsville, North Carolina Opening ID:
37266Job Family:
Intern Date Posted:
Sep 1, 2026Share:
Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now Job Description Responsibilities Job Description Why Join Altec? Altec is currently recruiting an Engineering Co-Op for a one semester commitment, from January- June 2027 .
- Enjoyment of Work
- Family
- Financial Stability
- Integrity
- People Are Our Greatest Strength
- Quality
- Spiritual Development
Teamwork Qualifications:
Pursuing anABET EAC
certified degree in Engineering required A degree in one of the following majors preferred : Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Aerospace Engineering Completion of Dynamics & Statics Classes preferred. Students spoken to at University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of SC, UNC Asheville, Western Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, NC A&T, NC State University and Milligan University Career Fairs preferred.Minimum GPA:
2.5Potential Responsibilities:
Co-ops will be placed into the design or manufacturing groups and treated like full-time associates. They will have projects assigned by the mangers and work side by side full-time associates. Lead and participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement events. Manufacturing Co-ops will be focused on implementing lean manufacturing principles. Altec utilizes the RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement or KAIZEN) process to implement change. The co-ops will be members and leaders of these teams throughout the 8 months at Altec. In addition to RCI's, major projects will be assigned such as: Layout of a plant to add additional machinery (lasers, press brake and lathe) Improving efficiencies in the fiberglass plant through RCI events, design changes and rearranging the layout of the facility Design Co-ops will work on projects in the testing facility.Projects may include:
Member of a new product development team assisting in the design of a new product Testing- strain gauge and structural testing of a new design Supporting production on prototype units after the initial design has been completed Participating in a project with another full-time engineer which consists of redesigning an entire hydraulic system for a current design EEO Statement Altec Industries, Inc.