Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-Op

"Cooler By Design” – Chart’s core business is centered around the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no – see, we think the products we design and build are pretty cool too. Also, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out – all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment on-site. Chart’s mission is to provide full solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ – clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials. The diverse applications we service echo our commitment to sustainability – from providing full hydrogen solutions across the value chain, offering small and industrial scale carbon capture solutions to customers globally, creating water treatment systems responsible for treating 4.5 billion gallons of water per day in the U.S. and delivering clean water to over a billion people worldwide, providing equipment and solutions for mission critical space launches, decarbonizing the marine industry, and electrifying the mining space. Chart even contributes to the food and beverage industry by making some of your favorite carbonated beverages possible – If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology too (and it’s also cool)!

Interested in learning more? Take a tour of Chart City to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives. 

As an Engineering Co‑Op at Chart, you will gain real‑world experience in a manufacturing environment while working closely with engineers, production teams, and operations leaders. This is a hands‑on role where you will actively support continuous improvement efforts within the La Crosse facility.
Your day‑to‑day work may include:

• Assisting with continuous improvement (CI) projects focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency
• Supporting the Lean Daily Management system and helping improve standard processes
• Collecting and analyzing data from production equipment and manufacturing processes
• Creating reports, dashboards, and visual tools that help teams quickly understand performance
• Working directly with shop floor employees, engineers, and supervisors to improve data accuracy and processes
• Developing or updating work instructions and documentation for improved consistency
• Participating in 5S and SMED events to improve workplace organization and reduce setup times
• Observing manufacturing processes and recommending practical improvements

This role is designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in the classroom while developing problem‑solving, communication, and technical skills in a real manufacturing setting.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related field)
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Interest in continuous improvement, data analysis, and hands‑on problem solving

• This position is onsite at Chart’s La Crosse, WI facility
• You will work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Job duties may include sitting, standing, walking, and working near production equipment
• Moderate noise levels may be present in manufacturing areas