Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2025

ZipRecruiter; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision machining seeks an Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Co-op for Fall 2025. The successful candidate will develop assembly instructions and optimize CNC machine installations while promoting Lean principles. This role offers a hands-on experience in a collaborative engineering environment, ideal for aspiring engineers.

Qualifications

• Co-op student in an engineering program with a focus on electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to translate complex technical information.
• Understanding of CAD principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for CNC machine installations and options.
• Collaborate with Production and Applications Engineering teams.
• Create detailed CAD drawings using SolidWorks.

Skills

Safety Procedures

Technical Documentation

Lean Six Sigma Principles

Problem Solving

Education

Enrolled in engineering program

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

About Methods Machine Tools

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. supplies high-quality, high-precision machine tools and automation solutions, and designs integrated custom machining processes and systems. Headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and in operation since 1958, Methods provides an end-to-end portfolio of products, engineering, service, parts, training, and integration. Methods has more than 300 employees, seven technology centers, one high-precision machining center, and has installed over 45,000 machines throughout North America.

We currently have the following career opportunity available in Sudbury, MA:

Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Co-op (Fall 2025)

This position will be responsible for developing processes, assembly instructions, and work instructions for the integration of value-added options (chip management systems, high-pressure coolant systems, work holding tables, mist collection units, etc.) and associated equipment on a variety of CNC machine tool platforms. Facilitate installation of new options with the Production team and document the process. Daily responsibilities will require close coordination and collaboration with team members from Production and Applications Engineering to develop processes and work instructions for effective and repeatable equipment installation. Occasional work outside of normal schedule may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently follow and reinforce safety and work procedures; notify management of safety or quality issues.
• Develop procedures, assembly guides, and work instructions for efficient setup and installation of CNC machine platforms and options.
• Focus on electro-mechanical and control systems, including documentation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control interfaces.
• Translate complex technical information into understandable formats for factory and field installation.
• Perform installations, identify hurdles, and collaborate to develop solutions.
• Promote Lean Six Sigma principles, including developing standard work, conducting time studies, implementing 5S, and using Poke Yoke and Visual Management to reduce errors.
• Create or update detailed CAD drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 certification efforts through internal audits, process improvements, data analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Methods Machine Tools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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