TESTIMONIALS
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"Co-oping with Cooper has been a great experience. I have been given the opportunity to grow as an undergraduate through experiences which were truly relevant to my study in engineering. Taking opportunities to work in various locations throughout the country has also helped me to become a well-rounded engineer. The knowledge I’ve gained as a co-op in product development, plant manufacturing, finite element analysis as well as corporate business has prepared me for a promising full-time career within this company." -Neil B.
"We are very proud of the contributions made by co-op students at our Technical Center. We challenge our students with real-world projects that call on their creativity and engineering skills, and that directly impact Cooper's success as a company. Students are usually amazed to find out just how technically demanding it is to develop and produce a tire. Our students find themselves involved with a broad range of engineering issues: materials, design, testing, analysis, manufacturing. They gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art resources in projects that include computational tire performance simulation, experimental characterization of materials, measurement and control, to name a few. Our students respond to all of this by doing great things." - Will M.
CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES
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Types of responsibilities that co-ops generally have include:
Accountants/Auditors
Opportunities for students majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems. Must know and be able to effectively apply fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures to complete assignments. Is responsive to routine work, detailed instructions, and special assignments. Assignments are varied in nature and may require some originality and creativity.
Environmental Engineer
Opportunities for students majoring in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering; or Geology. Supports the environmental compliance program at one or more manufacturing facilities, including air and water permitting, SARA report preparation, and site assessment and remediation. Develops and implements environmental management systems according to the ISO 14001 standard. Must have working knowledge of all environmental laws and regulations affecting a manufacturing facility. Proven success in dealing effectively with people at all levels. Travels 30-40%.
Analyst/Programmers
Design, coding, and testing of computer systems using a variety of languages, databases, and operating systems such as C, COBOL, Oracle Developer / 2000, Oracle DB, Unix, Windows NT, and Visual Basic. Performs maintenance on computer systems and completes client and systems documentation.
Mechanical Engineers
Product Development (Tires): Design and development of new tire construction. Provides technical input for mold design, building equipment, curing parameters and tire testing. Evaluates programs and projects; reports project results and makes recommendations. Machine Design: Equipment design, detailing, machine start-up, debug, and troubleshooting.
Chemical Engineers/Chemists
Develops rubber compounds for use in tires and automotive parts and all processing aids and solutions. Initiates laboratory development studies and testing methods to determine product performance characteristics of each compound and processing aid.
RECENT GRADUATES & STUDENTS
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Students
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company provides challenging and exciting co-op and internship opportunities for college students. We provide meaningful project work, not busy work, comparable to that of full-time professionals. We provide rotational assignments or multi-locational assignments. We are proud that co-op and internship assignments often lead to full-time professional employment with our company. We value the knowledge and skills co-op students and interns bring to our company. Let us consider what you have to offer.
Recent Graduates
We seek entry level college graduates with above-average academic, interpersonal and communication skills. Our ongoing needs typically include those with degrees in Engineering (ChE, ME, IE, EE, Materials), Computer Science, and Accounting/Auditing.
Our total compensation program includes competitive salary with bonus, profit sharing, medical, education, and other benefits for you and your family.
PROFESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
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We believe in performance-based compensation and that Cooper people should have their performance reviewed annually, be involved in setting their own goals and judging their own performance. We believe in promotion from within and providing opportunity for those who want it.
We believe Cooper people should act with the highest moral and ethical standards and accept only total quality in all they do, rejecting mediocrity in every instance.
Growth-Oriented
We are committed to consistent and profitable growth in our core business and selected markets.
People-Oriented
We believe in the power of people and that people respond to recognition and trust, the freedom to participate, the opportunity to learn, and the chance to develop personally and professionally.
Education-Oriented
We believe learning should result from a combination of Cooper education programs, outside education, on-the-job training and job rotation.
Performance Review and Performance-Based Compensation
All Cooper people should have their performance reviewed annually by their supervisor and be involved in setting their own goals and judging their own performance.
Promotion from Within
Cooper fills well over 90% of those positions above the entry level by promoting from within.
Experience, Opportunity, and Career Advancement
We believe promotable people should move across product, discipline, organizational and regional lines. We believe individuals, ultimately, are responsible for their own opportunity, careers and advancement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe men and women of all races, religions and backgrounds have capabilities to offer in pursuit of our purpose.
Moral, Ethical, and Quality Standards
We believe Cooper people should act with the highest moral and ethical standards and accept only total quality in everything they do, rejecting mediocrity in every instance.
Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
We encourage creativity and free thought. We discourage uniformity and centralization. We believe in a minimal number of management levels and pushing responsibility as far into the organization as possible.
Communication
All managers must keep their people informed and determine the best method of communication. We believe direct communication and involvement with people eliminates the need for third parties.
Citizenship
All Cooper people are expected to conduct themselves and do business in a professional and ethical manner. We encourage active participation of all our people in community activities. We will support worthwhile community causes consistent with their importance to the good of Cooper people in the community.
OVERVIEW
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a global company that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger car and light truck tires and subsidiaries that specialize in medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. With headquarters in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tire has manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design facilities within its family of companies located in 10 countries around the world.
At Cooper, we believe in the power of people and that people respond to recognition and trust, the freedom to participate, the opportunity to learn, and the chance to develop personally and professionally. Cooper provides a variety of learning opportunities through the Cooper Learning Center, outside education, on-the-job training and job rotation.