Mercury Marine - Systems/Software Engineering Co-op

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Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Mercury Marine- Fond Du Lac, WI- Mercury Marine - Systems/Software Engineering Co-op

Location: Plant 10-Fond du Lac, WI Workplace Category: onsite Travel Required: No Direct Reports: No Pay Range:  $18.00-27.50 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.   Relocation: Yes

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview :  Co-op provides an opportunity to join the fast-paced Connected Operations and Analytics (CO&A) team. This position will be integral in supporting systems, application, and analytics development for Mercury Marine Global Operations. Candidate needs to be self-starter with passion for data-driven culture, analytics, and systems/application development. Working in a partnership with subject matter experts the CO&A team is responsible for connecting, collecting, analyzing, and publishing data from operational equipment and systems within multiple manufacturing plants. This work will help digitize Mercury’s manufacturing process. This Co-op position will support Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) initiatives. Initial responsibilities will be focused on backlog of feature development for ongoing projects in CO&A iterative/agile workflow. Role provides opportunities for expanded responsibilities in Systems Engineering, Project Management, APIs, Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI, Database Administration, Data Science/Engineering, and Advanced Analytics (ML/AI) development.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:   • Work with full-time team members located in multiple different operational plants, assisting with projects and analysis

• Collaborate with Systems and Analytics Engineers, Controls/Automation Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers across the business per project

• Connect, collect, and analyze data come from different types of operational equipment

• Utilize SQL queries to help retrieve data stored in databases (on-site and cloud/Azure)

• Create operational dashboards, data visualizations, and reporting

• Create Realtime Dashboards via Ignition by Inductive Automation

• Historical (trending) via Power BI by Microsoft

• Develop software applications to help collect or deliver data to many manufacturing personnel throughout the organization

• Participate in regular updates with management within the different plants

• Data processing and analysis with scripting languages (R, Python)

In addition to a great hands-on learning experience, you will also acquire the skills needed to: • Work within an agile/scrum/iterative workflow to meet timelines

• Prioritize feature development driven from business value

• Effectively and quickly collect and analyze data coming from IIoT devices and manufacturing equipment

• Understand data storage and retrieval processes in large-scale manufacturing databases and business systems

• Analyze data and make recommendations that effectively improve process costs

• Effectively express your ideas, influence people, manage potentially contentious situations to a positive result and communicate with employees at all levels of an organization

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:    • Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a controls/systems/analytics emphasis

• Ability to quickly learn Ignition (Inductive Automation) and Power BI (Microsoft) software

• Training provided as needed

• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits

• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full co-op term running January to August 2027 or May to December 2027

• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university

• Dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

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Preferred Qualifications:   • Prior experience with SQL, relational databases, or data analysis projects

• Familiarity with Python, R, Java, or C

• Exposure to industrial automation, manufacturing systems, PLCs, SCADA, or IIOT Technologies

• Coursework or project experience involving data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or artificial intelligence

• Experience working with REST APIs, web services, or system integrations

• Experience with source control systems such as Git or Azure DevOps

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills demonstrated through academic, personal, or professional projects.

Working Conditions: • Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks. 

• Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.  

• Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to

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