2026 Summer Industrial Engineer co-op

Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life.”

The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We Drive. to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.

Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism. There are many opportunities to get involved and we hope you will join us as we make a difference in the Lowcountry.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

- FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
- AWIM (A World In Motion)

Below are examples of assignments and tasks you can anticipate being given in your Co-Op:

Work Term #1

- Update plant layouts of machines and equipment using CAD (MicroStation)
- Write, design, and coordinate work requests to install/relocate equipment
- Perform time studies and delay studies of machine cycles and operator stations
- Participate in improvement projects focused on operator stations
- Support projects focused on Lean Manufacturing Principles (typically Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Pull Systems/Kanban, Quick Changeover, physical mock-ups/simulations, and Standard Work)
- Participate in ergonomic evaluations and improvements

- Training

- SAP
- Microstation
- Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Work measurement
- Ergonomics

Work Term #2

- All responsibilities listed for Work Term 1
- Design, implement, and improve material handling systems
- Participate in Lean Line Design/Continuous Flow Workshops
- Responsible for a large project from inception to completion
- Training
- Time standard calculations
- Lean Manufacturing training workshops - Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Logistics Basics

Work Term #3 +

- All responsibilities listed for Work Terms 1 and 2
- I.E. responsibility for a small department within the plant

Requirements

Pursuing a BS in Industrial/Systems Engineering; Computer SKills (Microsoft Office, CAD); Self motivated; Energetic