Engineering Co-Op
Horizons Incorporated

Description

Company Overview: Horizons Incorporated designs, manufactures, and installs product identification and asset tracking labels that help our customers streamline maintenance, inspections, and other business operations. Our core technology is utilized in a wide array of applications, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Boeing jets, Wal-Mart and Starbucks stores, US Navy ships, the International Space Station, and even the gas meters right outside your home.

Founded in 1946 as a family-owned enterprise rooted in research and development, we foster a culture of entrepreneurship, worker autonomy, and collaboration. Horizons operates through four primary divisions: www.horizonsisg.com, www.mpofcinci.com, www.camcode.com, and www.camcodeglobal.com. With approximately 200 employees spanning locations in Cleveland, OH, Cincinnati, OH, and Bristol, UK, we serve a global customer base across North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

We offer competitive benefits, including quarterly company performance bonuses and a work-life balance initiative known as Horizons Fridays. Our hourly employees enjoy a 36-hour work week while being compensated for 40 hours, with every Friday off. Salary staff work 72 hours over a two-week period but are paid for 80 hours, with every other Friday off. For more details and current job openings, please visit our company website at https://horizons-inc.com/.

Job Overview: This engineering co-op position provides exposure to a variety of tasks related to engineering, quality assurance and projects. This position is for the 2026 summer term.

Objectives: The primary objective of this role is to provide the candidate with hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will work directly with product, manufacturing and plant engineers in individual and team settings contributing to department and company goals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with manufacturing and product engineering projects

• Create 3D models and operate 3D FDM printer as required

• Prepare CAD drawings as required

• Prepare SOPs and WIs as required

• Build fixtures and assemblies as required

• Convert documentation to new digital format

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an accredited four-year university, in good academic standing, majoring in mechanical, manufacturing, automation or similar engineering discipline.

• Completed at least 2 semesters of relevant engineering coursework.

• Familiarity with Autodesk 2D/3D CAD or similar software.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and adapt to changing conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

Horizons Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.