Electrical Engineer Co-Op

ZipRecruiter; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an individual to join their Automation Engineering team in Buffalo, NY. This role involves creating electrical schematics, PLC programming, and troubleshooting automated machinery. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with strong mechanical skills and a detail-oriented approach. Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and panel layout drawings for industrial equipment.
• Wire electrical panels and select components like actuators and sensors.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and robotics.
• Test and troubleshoot automated machinery.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Mechanical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Robotic programming tools

Job description

Overview

Summary:

Seeking an individual to join our Automation Engineering team. This group focuses on supporting our manufacturing plant with the latest in automated manufacturing equipment. We are looking for candidates that have a passion for solving problems and that enjoys hands on work.

Qualifications

• Pursing Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to develop creative solutions to difficult problems
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail
• MS Office experience (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Creation of electrical schematics and panel layout drawings for industrial manufacturing equipment
• Wiring of electrical panels
• Selection of components such as actuators, control system hardware and sensors
• Programable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting
• Industrial and Co-bot Robotic programming and teaching
• Test running and troubleshooting of automated machinery
• Sensor testing and evaluation
• Light mechanical design work and solid modeling
• Assembly of systems using hand tools
• Light fabrication using power tools such as drills, grinders, saws

Working Conditions

• Perform office work requiring sitting at the computer and other administration duties.
• Walking on flat or uneven surfaces.
• Bending, stooping, and working from just above the ground to 6-foot elevation.
• Use of stairs and ladders for elevated work.
• Lifting 5 to 15 lbs. loads is performed daily.
• Lifting 15 to 45 lbs. loads is done on an intermittent basis.

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