Co-Op, Test Engineer - Transducer (January-June 2027)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wabtec's Evident Inspection Technologies division (State College, PA) invites a co-op student to support the Transducer PENG team. The role centers on testing, with opportunities in assembly and production tasks.

You will lead a project, assist in new test systems, and collaborate with multiple departments to improve processes. Eligible students are pursuing BS or MS in physics, engineering science, mechanical, industrial, electrical, robotics, or CS.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in physics or an engineering discipline (year varies).
• Rising freshman to senior must be able to graduate within program windows.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned project from start to completion during co-op term.
• Assist test engineering in evaluating and developing new test systems.
• Support production engineering with time studies and work instructions.
• Coordinate with assemblers and test technicians to update test plans.
• Improve existing test programs or develop new features.
• Analyze manufacturing data using Excel and Power BI.
• Create/update documentation for standard work and procedures.
• Study test processes and suggest Lean improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Physics background

Programming basics

Education

BS/MS in Physics or Engineering

Engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, robotics, CS)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C#

MATLAB

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Family: Mechanical Engineering

Company Description

This position is part of Evident Inspection Technologies division, which delivers solutions to complex challenges by inspecting mission-critical assets and infrastructure. The division leverages nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments to support maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. Visit Evident’s website for more information, ims.evidentscientific.com . Evident Inspection Technologies division is a part of Wabtec Corporation. Read more.

This Co-op position is from January to June 2027 and is based onsite in State College, PA.

Job Description

Support State College Transducer PENG team and transducer production in daily tasks and projects as they relate to transducer manufacturing. This role is focused on testing and test related activities but may support additional areas of assembly and production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead primary project assigned for the co-op term from start to completion
• Assist Sr. Test Engineer in evaluation, development and implementation of new test systems and protocols
• Assist production and production engineering team with other projects and tasks as needed including but not limited to time studies, work instruction development, fixture design, product design, etc.
• Interface with production assemblers and test technicians to review and update test plans and procedures
• Improve existing or develop new features for test programs.
• Analysis of manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI and other software tools
• Create and update documentation for manufacturing standard of work
• Conduct studies and propose improvements to the test process flow and spatial utilization based on Lean Manufacturing principles
• Read and understand basic engineering drawings and specifications to assist in evaluations, answering requests from other departments, and completing projects and tasks

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursing BS or MS degree in Physics, Engineering Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Robotics, Computer Science or other Engineering discipline
• Rising Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (to graduate school)

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Strong background in physics is a plus
• Programming experience in LabView, Python, C#, or Matlab is a plus
• Experience with simple circuits and tuning components (capacitors, inductors) is a plus

Pay range: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

**Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Persons. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of such status.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The pay range is $25.00-$28.00 per hour. The actual pay rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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