Production Engineer Co-Op Northeastern University

Production Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2027 (Northeastern University)

521477

15-Sep-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Internal Services

Temporal

To create a better future, you need to think outside the box. That’s why we at Siemens need innovators who aren't afraid to push boundaries to join our diverse team of tech gurus. Got what it takes? Then help us create lasting, positive impact!

Transform the everyday with us!

Smart infrastructure from Siemens intelligently connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to create an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development. Our Electrical Products business unit in Smart Infrastructure develops low and medium-voltage technology and solutions for power systems.

We are looking for a Spring 2027 (January – June) Production Engineer Co-op as part of the Operations Leadership Development Program with our Smart Infrastructure Electrical Products division. This position is based in Hingham, Massachusetts.

This co-op will prepare you for a potential opportunity with our two-year rotational Operations Leadership Development Program and other entry-level roles upon graduation.

• Monitor and analyze production performance, including output, efficiency, downtime, quality, and labor utilization.
• Maintain production dashboards, scorecards, and action tracking systems to support daily management.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Conduct process observations, time studies, bottleneck analyses, and line-balancing studies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement digital tools that automate manual processes and improve operational visibility and decision-making.
• Support quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement initiatives through data analysis, audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop and standardize SOPs (standard operation procedures), visual work instructions, and operational best practices.
• Manage improvement projects from planning through implementation, tracking results and sustaining improvements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, safety, and other cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements.

• Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors
• Must be enrolled as a student at Northeastern University at the time of the co-op
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, reporting, and documentation
• Basic knowledge and understanding of industrial engineering and Lean manufacturing principles
• Available to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm) from January 2027 to June 2027
• Eligible candidates must have reliable transportation and be located within 50 miles of Hingham, MA as this role does not provide housing or relocation support
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• This co-op is a structured experiential learning program for individuals currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program who will continue their studies following the assignment. Current and continuing enrollment is a condition of participation. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete their educational program before or during the assignment…