About the Role – You will:

• Work with state-of-the-art equipment and gain practical experience in a hands-on environment.
• Work on projects and programs currently in progress at Proterra, which allows co-op to apply knowledge that contributes to the overall business.
• Support day-to day activities on the battery line to understand and problem solve issues with automated test equipment.
• Assist with ongoing projects that may include work instruction development/refinement, PFMEA, first pass test yield improvement, work station improvement, new product development support.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have opportunities to propose new ideas, improvement concepts, and implementation.
• Participate in data analysis and root cause analysis.
• Identify and work on improvements in the battery manufacturing process
• Work with a mentor that will support and be a resource for you during your co-op assignment.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Proterra team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the Proterra team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations in City of Industry, CA.
• You will report to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and may collaborate with other team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA or in our manufacturing facility in Greenville, SC.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused, Can-do 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, quick learner, think-outside-of-the-box approach and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• Enrollment in a Bachelors/Masters program for the Fall 2022 semester in Engineering Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics with coursework in Fluid Power Systems, Machine Control, Industrial Electronics, Robotics, PLC, Programming skills a plus.
• Must have completed your sophomore year or later in your current program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Apply the theory from college/university course work to real world scenarios / situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications.

You might also have:

• Experience with automation and/ or robotics a plus
• Understanding of problem-solving steps and processes to apply in a real-world situation
• Experience with PFMEA, root cause analysis, Python, and VBA a plus

Location: City of Industry, CA
Temporary Housing: Not available
Length of Co-op: 16 to 19 hours per week during school year
Travel: 0 - 10%

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

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