Entry Level Industrial Engineer
Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical global problems through innovative engineering solutions. As an Entry-Level Industrial Engineer, you will support the planning and design of advanced manufacturing facilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated facility solutions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing manufacturing equipment layouts using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools
- Support equipment planning activities including tool placement, spacing analysis, access requirements, and material flow evaluations
- Develop and maintain equipment databases, utility matrices, and design documentation
- Analyze manufacturing tool utility requirements to support facility and lateral sizing efforts
- Generate reports, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations to support design decisions
- Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings with internal teams and clients
- Support the development of facility planning studies, capacity analyses, and manufacturing workflow evaluations
- Explore and leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital engineering tools, to enhance engineering processes and decision-making
- Apply engineering principles and industry standards to solve technical challenges and improve facility performance
- Participate in periodic travel to client sites to support project execution, understand client requirements, tour existing and operational manufacturing facilities, verify field conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, or similar engineering design platforms
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, facility design, or process engineering
- Exposure to semiconductors, battery, solar, electronics, or other advanced manufacturing industries
- Extensive experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks, or other 2D/3D modeling software
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, capacity planning, or material flow analysis
- Experience developing engineering calculations, databases, or data visualization tools
- Familiarity with utility systems and facility infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations
- Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, Power BI, or other data analysis and automation tools
- Demonstrated leadership through academic projects, student organizations, or extracurricular activities
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Interest in process improvement, workflow optimization, and engineering automation
- Curiosity and willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
Benefits
- Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- A 401(k) plan
- The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
- Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
- Seven paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
- Hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work
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