Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Pay Range: $22.50/Hour Location: Onsite in Willmar, MN | No ability to work remote Schedule: 40 hours/week Timeframe: 6-9months Who is Nova-Tech Engineering? Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry. Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide. Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the MinnWest Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams. Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product. About our Co-Ops: Nova-Tech Engineering currently has full time, paid Co-Op opportunities located onsite in Willmar, MN. The Co-Op program is available to students entering their Junior or Senior year of college beginning January 2027 through August of 2027 or May 2027 through December 2027 for students pursuing Mechanical Engineering degrees. Learning Experience Objectives: Build successful working relationships with members of a cross-functional team Identify areas for professional development outside of core Mechanical Engineering curriculum Develop a general understanding of the various roles, processes, and procedures that support product development within a Mechanical Engineering Group With direction from the Product Owner and team, learn how to prioritize many competing tasks and project responsibilities to meet objectives on-time Develop understanding of specific areas of skill and disciplines of interest within Mechanical Engineering Learn how to use an Agile Scrum framework to get work done in a collaborative team Nova-Tech's Purpose Statement: We create revolutionary solutions that forever change industries and enhance quality of life. Core Values at Nova-Tech Engineering: Collaboration: We will combine diverse talents and work together to achieve our goals. Agility: We will be flexible and adaptable to be successful. Strengths: We will capitalize on the unique talents of each team member every day. Innovation: We will inspire the application of imagination and science to create unique solutions to problems. Excellence: We will excel by providing superior products, processes and services. Servant Leadership: We will serve others to achieve our common purpose. Strengths Based Culture: In 2005, we began training managers on the Gallup Strengths concept of discovering employees' natural talents and managing to those strengths in order to maximize engagement and productivity. A strengths-based approach is one that understands each employee brings a unique set of talents and drive to his or her job, and that if allowed to further develop and use those strengths, everyone wins. To Apply or Further Inquire Contact: Tyler Kowalczyk | HR/Admin Assistant [email protected] (320) 444-1304