Application Engineering Co-Op

LightGuide; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LightGuide, Inc. seeks an on-site engineer to create augmented reality experiences and install equipment across diverse manufacturing environments.

You will set up hardware, design system structures with CAD, and prototype mounting components via 3D printing, coordinating with customers and suppliers to ensure successful deployments. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s program in engineering and have 1–2 years in customer-facing roles.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years’ experience in any professional or service job preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in customer-facing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create unique augmented reality experiences using LightGuide in real-world applications.
• Set up, configure, and test equipment including PCs, PLCs, projectors, smart torque tools, motorized spotlights, and other hardware.
• Plan and design LightGuide system structures using CAD software.
• Design and prototype mounting components using 3D printing.
• Work closely with employees, customers, and suppliers in a constructive, team-based manner.
• Prepare documentation and drawings for customers as required.
• Package and ship hardware for installation projects.
• Perform on-site system installation and service at customer locations.
• Assist with miscellaneous office duties as required.
• Continuously improve and optimize all processes related to the above work.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Independence

Integrity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

All school levels welcome to apply

Tools

CAD - SolidWorks

3D Printing

Job description

About LightGuide, Inc.

Looking for your next exciting career opportunity? LightGuide, Inc. offers competitive and diverse benefits with a supportive and values driven company culture. Join our team today!

Our Mission: LightGuide empowers people to build a brighter tomorrow.

Our Vision: We are creating a future in which frontline workers reach their maximum potential, enabled by augmented intelligence.

Our Values: Build Together, Build Smarter, Build with Urgency, Build for Sustainability, Build for All

LightGuide, Inc. is the leading projected augmented reality (AR) work instruction software platform that transforms manual manufacturing processes for companies worldwide. The projected step-by-step work instructions displayed directly on the “operating canvas” create an immersive, interactive work experience, optimizing the performance and efficiency of the human operator. LightGuide captures real-time operational metrics, enabling full digital traceability for complex manufacturing processes.

The software easily adapts to specific processes and interfaces with existing manufacturing equipment and enterprise information systems. The fully integrated approach dramatically improves the standardization, throughput, and error-proofing of manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries and use cases. Today, LightGuide, Inc. works with many leading companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, electronics, diverse manufacturing and food and beverage industries.

Reports to

• Application Engineering Manager

Schedule Type

• On-site

Job Summary

• Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining

Job Responsibilities

• Create unique augmented reality experiences using LightGuide applied to a wide variety of real-world applications.
• Set up, configure, and test equipment including, but not limited to, PC’s, PLC’s, projectors, smart torque tools, motorized spotlights, and other hardware.
• Plan and design LightGuide system structures and other components using CAD software.
• Design and prototype mounting components using 3D printing.
• Work closely with all personnel including employees, customers, and suppliers in a constructive and team-based manner.
• Prepare documentation and drawings for customers as required.
• Package and ship hardware for installation projects.
• Perform on-site system installation and service at customer locations.
• Assist with miscellaneous office duties as required.
• Continuously improve and optimize all processes related to the above work.

Other Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under direction, independently, or with a team.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)
• Knowledgeable with 3D printing

Education And Experience

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
• All school levels welcome to apply
• 2+ years’ experience in any professional or service job preferred
• 1+ years’ experience in customer-facing roles preferred

Don't meet every single requirement? At LightGuide, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Employees are required to use a computer keyboard.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Be able to work on a flexible schedule, when necessary, with potential to flex hours to accommodate customer requirements. Occasional requirement to work late or during a weekend to accommodate a customer schedule or time zone.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel locally as needed

DEI Statement

LightGuide, Inc. values, promotes, and celebrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and encourages all women, men, minorities, those with a disability, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply to our open positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LightGuide, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, gender, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.