Product Development Engineering Co-Op – Year-Round; Halstead, KS

Product Development Engineering Co-Op – Year-Round (Halstead, KS)

• Intern
• Referral Bonus :
  No
• Legal Entity:
  Conti Tech USA, Inc. (2006)
• Working Time:
  Part Time

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Conti Tech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Year-Round | Multiple Semester Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated engineering student to join our Product Development team in a year-round Co-op opportunity. This position is designed to continue across multiple semesters, providing the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in product development within a real‑world manufacturing environment.

As a Co-op on the R&D team, you will support the design, development, and testing of rubber belting products used in agricultural applications. You will gain hands‑on experience working with engineered materials, product performance testing, and manufacturing processes such as calendering, extrusion, and curing.

You will collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional teams to evaluate belt performance, improve product designs, and contribute to innovation efforts focused on durability, efficiency, and customer requirements.

Year‑round opportunity; expected to continue across multiple semesters. Schedule will be coordinated around the student's academic requirements.

• Assist with the design and development of rubber belting products and components.
• Support product testing and validation, including tensile strength, adhesion, wear, and durability testing.
• Collect, analyze, and report on test data and product performance results.
• Help create and update CAD models, technical drawings, and product specifications.
• Participate in prototype development and trial runs within manufacturing.
• Assist with root cause analysis of product failures or quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure product designs meet production capabilities.
• Document findings and present technical reports and project updates to engineering leadership.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design, material properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in rubber materials, polymers, or industrial product applications.
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present technical data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not…