Electrical Engineering Co-op - Summer 2027

AMETEK; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK AMETEK Bison division invites engineering students to gain real-world experience by working on motors, blowers, pumps, and related electronics. You will collaborate with senior engineers to design, test, and validate new components and document results in formal reports.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and the development of technical documentation while fostering independent and collaborative problem-solving in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

AI tools usage

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Read assembly prints

Embedded systems basics

Education

Engineering degree program enrollment

Tools

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.

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

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 35,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].