Co-op - General Engineering Lab and Test Engineering

Thinklance LLP; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Lafayette, IN is seeking undergraduate students for a 3-semester Co-op program starting January 2027, onsite, 40 hours per week. Rotations cover General Engineering Lab, Compliance Testing, and Continuous Improvement projects, with emphasis on testing methods and automation.

Candidates must be pursuing engineering/tech/CS/Data Science degrees with graduation in 2028 or later, be proficient in Microsoft Office, have typing skills, and display strong communication; local

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Applied Physics, CS, or Data Science with expected graduation in 2028 or later.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good keyboarding and typing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Local candidates near Lafayette, Indiana preferred; housing assistance not provided.
• Master’s level students will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotating 3-semester Co-op program starting January 2027, onsite in Lafayette, IN.
• Engage in General Engineering Lab: Compliance Testing and Applications, data collection/analysis, and testing methods.
• Assist with Continuous Improvement Projects including test system design and automation.
• Support Advanced Compliance Testing and Applications and related automation projects during rotations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Typing skills

PC proficiency

Education

Undergraduate student in Engineering/ET/CS/Data Science (graduation 2028+)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate in a rotating 3-semester Co-op program alternating work and school semesters, starting January 2027, working onsite Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week in Lafayette, Indiana.
• First Rotation (General Engineering Lab):
  • Compliance Testing and Applications (80%) including theory and practical application of Revenue Metering, Compliance Engineering and Testing Methods, data collection and analysis, interpretation of standards, test equipment calibration, and engineering evaluation of components and products.
  • Continuous Improvement Project (20%) focused on test system design and automation, including system integration, design, and assembly.
• Second Rotation:
  • Advanced Compliance Testing and Applications (50%).
  • Continuous Improvement Project on test system design and automation (50%) with current projects such as automation of environmental chamber testing, test matrix database, Hexing Rack Upgrade Phase II, temperature rise automation, WECO testing automation projects, verification of meter constant/billing accuracy automation, IEC EFTB calibration fixture project, and Co-op training documentation modernization.
• Third Rotation:
  • Advanced Compliance Testing and Applications (20%).
  • Continuous Improvement Project (80%) with similar projects as the second rotation.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate students enrolled in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related majors with an expected graduation date of 2028 or later.
• Proficiency with personal computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Local candidates near Lafayette, Indiana preferred due to lack of housing assistance.
• Master’s level students will not be considered.