Electrical Engineering Co-Op Job Details | Gentherm

Gentherm; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to support product development within their engineering team. The Co-Op will engage in tasks such as designing electronic circuits, troubleshooting electrical systems, and improving component specifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated environment while developing under the mentorship of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Experience in Circuit Design and Embedded Systems preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Test and Measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic architecture and PCB layouts under guidance.
• Participate in testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Lead small-scale sustaining engineering projects.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Strong Academic Background in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Digital Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

At Gentherm, we say, “It’s about the person.” We’re with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do.

As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency.

We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world.

Electrical Engineering Co-Op

The Electrical Engineering Co-Op plays a key role in supporting both legacy and new product development efforts within the Engineering Department. This highly motivated individual will contribute by participating in testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and documentation updates that ensure the functionality, reliability, and compliance of electrical systems in medical devices.

In addition to hands-on technical support, the Co-Op will have the opportunity to lead small-scale sustaining engineering projects, evaluate alternative components, and assist in continuous improvement initiatives. Tasks will be performed with the guidance and mentorship of experienced engineers, offering a strong learning environment and professional growth within a regulated, high-impact industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design electronic architecture, circuitry and PCB layouts under guidance of engineer mentor. Create and update electrical schematics, component specifications, and assembly drawings using Altum and SolidWorks
• Evaluate alternate component selection and technical specifications for electrical component obsolescence
• Participate in testing, failure mode analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations of electrical systems
• Develop automated test data collection processes leveraging and skills from education and previous work experience.
• Lead and execute small-scale sustaining engineering projects related to electrical systems
• Analyze operational data to provide recommendations for system improvements and optimizations
• Adhere to project timelines and deadlines to support timely task completion
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements to design and implement electrical systems and components for medical devices
• Work closely with mentors and senior engineers to develop technical expertise and industry knowledge
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, project stakeholders, and external partners

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong Academic Background in Electrical Engineering, With A Minimum GPA Of 3.0.
• Prior Experience or Coursework in Electronics, Circuit Design, And Embedded Systems.
• Familiarity With Schematic Capture and PCB Design Tools Such as Altium.
• Hands-on experience with Test and Measurement equipment such as Digital Multimeter and Oscilloscope.
• Ability to learn and leverage automated data acquisition systems and processing tools.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings/prints.
• Excellent Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills, With the Ability to Troubleshoot and Analyze Complex Electrical Systems.
• Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills, With the Ability to Collaborate Effectively with Colleagues and Present Technical Information to Non-Technical Stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• >2 years of Engineering or Physical Science curriculum completed.
• Previous electrical engineering experience (co-op/internship).
• Previous experience working in a medical device environment.
• Product design experience.
• Change control experience.
• Experience executing test protocols.
• Experience updating documents within a QMS (i.e. DHF/DMR documents).

NICE TO KNOW

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.