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STUDENTS ONLY - Industrial Engineering Co-op/Intern - 1st Shift

CompanyDayton-Phoenix Group
LocationDayton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will create and revise engineering documentation such as work instructions and process specifications. They will also investigate process improvement opportunities and support production floor activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
210
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1939, Dayton-Phoenix Group has been at the heart of heavy industry designing, engineering, and manufacturing electrical and mechanical solutions that keep railroads, mining operations, and off-highway equipment running at peak performance. Born from a proud tradition of American innovation in the heartland, we’ve spent generations solving the toughest challenges in the harshest industries. Through decades of transformation, we’ve built a legacy of trust with OEMs and operators across North America and now, we’re expanding that reach across the globe. Today, as industries embrace cleaner, smarter systems, DPG leads the charge with cutting-edge electrification and hybrid solutions that reduce emissions, increase efficiency, and extend equipment life. We’re not just keeping up… we’re building what’s next.
About the Role

Summary

DPG co-op/internship positions are designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply their education in a professional setting, while gaining valuable industry experience and transferable skills.

Job Functions

  • Create or revise engineering documentation such as work instructions, process specs, engineering changes, etc. 
  • Investigate Routings/Bill of Materials
  • Investigate process improvement opportunities
  • Other duties may include supporting the production floor, cost improvement, 5S+ audits, and ERP updates

 

Specifications Required·       

 

  • Excellent organization and time-management
  • The ability to prioritization and multi-task
  • Creative problem-solving and independent decision making
  • Self-starter, innovative, and team-oriented
  • Strong Listening and interpersonal skills

 

Education          

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Education in an Engineering discipline, preferable Industrial or Mechanical
  • Experience in Microsoft Office
  • Preferred experience in time studies and technical writing. 

 

Disclaimer

Please note whether you can perform the functions of this job with or without accommodations. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

 

Personal Protective Equipment Required

  • Eye protection (ANSI approved safety glasses)
  • Steel-toe shoes
  • Hearing (ear) protection (occasionally)

 

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
  • The employee must occasionally lift, up to, 25 pounds.
  • Perform job duties onsite.
  • Occasional exposure to temperature and noise.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dayton Phoenix Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dayton Phoenix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Skills
Engineering documentationProcess improvementTime studiesTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeOrganizationTime-managementPrioritizationMulti-taskingProblem-solvingDecision makingTeam-orientedListening skillsInterpersonal skills5S+ auditsERP updates
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing
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