About This Role

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing? As an Additive Manufacturing Engineering Co-op at Rennscot MFG, you'll be at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology while building a comprehensive skill set across advanced manufacturing processes. This hands-on role puts you in the center of our additive manufacturing operations, where you'll work with cutting-edge 3D printing technologies, optimize build processes, and support post-processing workflows.

What You'll Do

Support Additive Manufacturing Operations

Plan, setup, and execute additive manufacturing builds using industrial 3D printing systems

Optimize build orientation, support structures, and process parameters for quality and efficiency

Post-process additively manufactured parts including support removal, heat treatment, and media blasting

Troubleshoot build failures and drive continuous improvement in additive processes

Develop and refine manufacturing processes for new additive technologies and materials

Engineer Better Processes

Design and fabricate work holding fixturing for post processing additive components

Contribute to process development, refininf build layouts, and support removal strategies for improved quality

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action for production issues

Document manufacturing processes, build parameters, and setup procedures for repeatability

General Support

Support other departments (e.g., Quality, Subtractive Manufacturing, Assembly) as needed based on business demand

Attend team meetings and contribute actively to discussions, bringing a fresh perspective and a willingness to learn

Complete an end-of-term summary documenting key contributions, lessons learned, and recommended improvements for handoff to the engineering team.

Support other projects and assignments as needed.

What We're Looking For

You've Got the Foundation

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Interest in additive manufacturing technologies and processes

Familiarity with CAD software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar)

Exposure to Build preparation software (Bambu Studio, Magics, 3DXpert, nTop, PreForm)

Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience with additive manufacturing systems (FDM, SLA, SLS, metal printing, etc.)

Knowledge of additive design principles and topology optimization

Experience with additive post-processing techniques

Who You Are - Skills & Abilities

Future-focused – You're excited about how additive manufacturing is transforming industry

Technically curious – You want to understand both the art and science of manufacturing

Hands-on learner – You'd rather build and iterate than just read about it

Process-minded – You see manufacturing as a system and love optimizing it

Problem-solver – When a build fails or a process breaks down, you're energized to figure out why

Detail-oriented – You know that parameters matter and documentation prevents problems

Cross-functional – You're comfortable moving between additive, subtractive, and other manufacturing processes

Improvement-driven – You're always asking "how can we make this better?"

Adaptable – You thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities shift and technologies evolve

Collaborative – You work well with machinists, engineers, and other team members to get results

Physical Requirements

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.

Regularly stands, walks, and moves throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods during machine setup, prove-out, and floor support activities.

Frequently bends, stoops, kneels, and reaches to inspect equipment, tooling, work holding, and machined components at machine level.

Occasionally lifts and carries materials, tooling, fixturing, and raw stock weighing up to 50 lbs; team lifts required for heavier loads.