Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Gorbel Inc; Fishers Island (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorbel, Inc. is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering student to assist in developing material handling products under the guidance of the Electrical Engineering Manager. The role emphasizes CAD work, documentation, and collaboration across teams.

You will create drawings, maintain BOMs, support testing, and help fabricate test fixtures and prototypes while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology degree program.
• Strong motivation with ability to meet tight deadlines and high quality requirements.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with test engineering processes/electrical test procedures.
• Experience with CAD software: SolidWorks/AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop material handling products under guidance of the Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Adhere to design and documentation practices and methodologies.
• Create and maintain CAD product detail drawings and BOMs.
• Assist in design and fabrication of test fixtures and prototype units.
• Prepare test reports for functional, accelerated and abusive tests.
• Provide technical assistance within and outside the department.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CAD/SolidWorks/AutoCAD

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation practices

MS Office

Project timelines

Education

Pursuing a 4-year Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.Work Shift:Job Description:PRIMARY DUTIESUnder the guidance of the Electrical Engineering Manager and electrical engineers, conceptualize, and develop material handling products using sound electrical engineering principlesAdhere to suitable design and documentation practices and methodologiesSupport internal and external customers in product use and application as requiredSupport vendors in product and sub-component fabrication as requiredAdhere to project timelines and budgetsParticipate in Product Development department and company projects as assignedParticipate in functional and accelerated life tests to ensure product reliability and performanceSECONDARY DUTIESProvide support and documentation to enable company staff to quote and source materialsParticipate in the identification and recommendation of new material handling technology solutionsServe as a technical resource to other departments as requiredSPECIFIC DUTIESDevelop and maintain organized design documentationCreate and maintain CAD product detail drawings, adhering to suitable standardsCreate and maintain product bills of material and routingsExecute engineering change notices as requiredAssist in design and documentation of new and revised electrical circuitsProvide technical assistance both within and outside the departmentAssist in the design and fabrication of test fixturesAssist in the design and fabrication of new product prototype unitsAssist in the testing of new products and revisions including functional, accelerated life, abusive and ultimate tests and prepare associated test reportsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEnrollment in a 4 year Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology degree programHighly motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines and high quality requirementsStrong communication skills (Verbal & Written)Problem solving skillsDESIRED EXPERIENCEFamiliarity with test engineering processes/electrical test proceduresSolidworks/AutoCADMicrosoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)