Electrical Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

Bison®; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bison invites engineering students to gain real-world experience in the Bison business unit, working on motors, blowers, pumps, and motor drives with associated electronics.

You will work with small teams and mentors to design, test, document, and validate new components, while building technical documentation and reports.

The program values independent work, teamwork, strong GPA, and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program.
• Sophomore or higher standing with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Interest or experience with embedded systems or PCB design is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools to boost productivity and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, test, document, and validate components.
• Build and validate electro-mechanical performance of motors, drives, electronics.
• Conduct tests, analyze data, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

AI tools usage

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical) enrolled

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Job Description

This is an opportunity for engineering students to gain real-world experience working on actual engineering projects within the Bison business unit. Our division designs and produces motors, blowers, pumps, motor drives, and associated electronics that are used in a variety of demanding industries.

Job Description

This is an opportunity for engineering students to gain real-world experience working on actual engineering projects within the Bison business unit. Our division designs and produces motors, blowers, pumps, motor drives, and associated electronics that are used in a variety of demanding industries.

For this position, you will work independently and as part of small teams to support a variety of engineering functions and tasks, gaining relevant and useful career experience. Each co-op block will be tailored to best match up timely business needs with individual career interests, to provide an experience that you can build upon and use in the future.

What You Will Do

• Work directly with experienced engineers to design, test, document, and validate new components and products
• Build, document, and validate the electro-mechanical performance of motors, gearmotors, blowers, drives, software, circuitry, and other products
• Conduct tests, analyze data, and provide formal report-outs on findings and recommendations
• Create and support the development of technical documentation

What We Are Looking For

• Must be enrolled in a relevant Engineering degree program at an accredited university; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors would typically be a good fit, but similar majors are considered
• Sophomore or higher-level standing
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail to effectively communicate with others is highly beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read assembly prints for assembly/disassembly of motors and gearmotors given training and supervision
• Knowledge or interest in embedded systems programming or PCB design is a plus

Additional Characteristics

• Ability to set up and tear down mechanical and electrical test equipment
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment
• Energetic, inquisitive, and motivated