What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer Co-Op position at Aptar and Careers?
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149
Company: Aptar Group
APTAR - WHO ARE WE?
At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.
Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess, as well as development of medical devices which aid the consumer in dispensing of medicine.
We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.
JOB ELEMENTS & POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support to the operations team
- Execute time studies to find wastes in our manufacturing processes.
- Participate in Aptar’s continuous improvement process by using problem solving techniques
- Perform root cause analysis to aid in solving problems in our operations
- Lead projects to improve manufacturing efficiencies throughout the plant
- Support the operations manager in day-to-day tasks to maximize uptime, quality and safety.
- Develop new cell layouts to aid operators and eliminate waste.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a mechanical/industrial engineering or other relevant manufacturing degree
- Quick learner and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment
- Self-motivated and confident, with the ability to take initiative
- Ability to work effectively on teams and independently
- Experience with or willingness to learn AutoCAD & Advanced Excel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage many work streams simultaneously
- Strong experience with computers (especially MS Word, Excel, Project & Power Point )
- Strong communication skills
Schedule: Full-Time during Co-Op term: May 2026 – December 2026 or January 2027 - August 2027
Location: On-site in Mukwonago, WI
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee