Engineering Co-Op

Prysmian Group

Lexington, South Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$27
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Change Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Industrial Engineering, Infrastructure Construction, Interpersonal Skills, Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Power Transmission, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Quantitative Analysis, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lexington, South Carolina
POSTED
30+ days ago
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are almost 33,000 employees, across 54 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

About the Role - You will:
  • Gain practical experience in a hands-on environment with ownership of real projects and process improvements.
  • Work on projects and programs currently in progress, which allows co-ops to apply knowledge that contributes to the overall business.
  • Assist with various projects split across the key areas of production.
  • Support Process Engineering Staff with production operations support, continuous improvement, and design for manufacturability, and change management/new product release.
  • Coordinate with internal customers in areas of assigned responsibility.
  • Have opportunities to propose new ideas, improvement concepts, see those ideas implemented, and understand the impact engineers can make.
  • Work with a mentor that will support and be a resource for you during your co-op assignment.

About You:
  • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:
  • Enrollment in a bachelor's program in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Completed at least 1 year of full-time instruction.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Apply the theory from college/university coursework to real-world scenarios/situations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

You might also have:
  • Strong quantitative skills.
  • Ability to be proactive in communication with all levels within the organization.
  • Understanding of problem-solving steps and processes to apply in a real-world situation.

Temporary Housing: Potentially Available.

Length of Co-op: Rotating Semesters, Target total length of 1 year.
(Example: Fall: Work, Spring: School, Summer: Work, Fall: School, Spring: Work).


About Prysmian Group:

Prysmian is the world leader in wire and cable manufacturing. From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world’s tallest buildings, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector. With over 30,000 employees, across 50 countries, everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

About the Company

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Prysmian Group

Prysmian is world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with some 19,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.

Prysmian Group operates 10 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets. The Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongest and most respected commercial brands in the industry, whose highly complementary products and services meet the needs for two distinct sectors: Telecom Cables & Systems produces optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity for video, data and voice transmission. Prysmian Group has two fiber optic manufacturing facilities in the United States covering 1.5 million square feet, including the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America.

In our energy business, we design and produce cables and systems for the transmission and distribution of low, medium, high and extra high voltage systems. In 2009, Prysmian built the only Vertical Continuous Vulcanization line in North America in the Abbeville, SC plant. This facility is used to produce insulated high voltage cables. In addition, the group has a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ontario to meet Canada’s power cabling needs.

A key factor in managing the Group's business is attention to sustainable development and the environment. As part of its activities, the Prysmian Group is involved in implementing management and production processes which help improve environmental sustainability and safety at work, in accordance with the guidelines of its HSE policy.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1879
WEBSITE
https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/careers/what-we-offer/sell-it-program