Electrical Engineering Co-op - Hoffman Estates, IL

Siemens Healthineers; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-op to gain hands-on experience while contributing to real projects.

As part of a global team, you'll work on PCB assemblies, FPGA designs, firmware testing, and development of tools, with focus on learning and professional growth.

The role offers exposure to hardware and software integration and a collaborative environment that values diversity and initiative.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred and eligible for university co-op.
• Co-op participation must be through the student's university.

Responsibilities

• Development of low complexity printed circuit board assemblies, FPGA designs, and test fixtures.
• Development of test firmware/scripts for automated testing of assemblies.
• Development of engineering tools, databases, websites, and hardware infrastructure needed to support the engineering environment.
• Integration testing of new hardware/software releases with thorough documentation of test results and written report summary.
• Creation of defect reports and verification of fixes.
• Calibration and field return analysis.

Skills

Electrical concepts

MS Office

Circuit design

FPGA programming

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Rising senior status

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

Circuit design tools

PCB development tools

FPGA programming

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as an Electrical Engineering Co-op.

Responsibilities

This is a role well suited for a highly motivated student looking to build their skill set and gain hands-on experience. As an Electrical Engineering Co-op, you will be responsible for:

• Development of low complexity printed circuit board assemblies, FPGA designs, and test fixtures.
• Development of test firmware/scripts for automated testing of assemblies.
• Development of engineering tools, databases, websites, and hardware infrastructure needed to support the engineering environment.
• Integration testing of new hardware/software releases with thorough documentation of test results and written report summary.
• Creation of defect reports and verification of fixes.
• Calibration and field return analysis.

Skills

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to develop your skills with Healthineers:

• You have completed courses in core electrical engineering concepts
• You have good PC skills (MS Office software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• You will be working with our latest technology and therefore you are willing to learn about new software and hardware solutions
• Willingness to learn new tools and skills related to circuit design, PCB development, FPGA programming and other design methods

Required skills and education to have for the success of this role

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, majoring in Electrical Engineering (rising senior preferred)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)
• Registered and eligible to participate in a co-op through your university

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Healthineers' specific businesses, please visit our company page here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.