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Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

This role provides an accelerated pathway for future engineering leaders while contributing directly to innovative products and manufacturing processes.

Various Locations

1. Savannah, Georgia
2. San Antonio, Texas
3. Future Opportunities Across North America

Overview of What You Might Do

• Participate in engineering projects that improve product performance, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and product development.
• Analyze production and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply engineering principles to support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Present project findings and recommendations to engineering and business leaders.
• Build technical and leadership competencies through formal development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering internship or co-op experience.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, project teams, or extracurricular activities.

Why Join JCB?

• Real-world engineering impact from day one.
• Exposure to global engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Structured leadership development opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.

We're particularly interested in students pursuing:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems Engineering

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to connect with the JCB recruiting team during the UCLA Engineering Career Fair and apply through the JCB Careers website here: Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB

Build the machines that build the world. Join JCB and help engineer the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at [email protected].

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.