Engineering Lab Co-op: Failure Analysis & Electronics Testing

Carrier; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrier in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Lab Assistant Engineering - Co-op to gain hands-on exposure to engineering processes, electronic components, failure analysis, and lab validation testing under experienced engineers.

You will enter warranty data, assist with testing and documentation, and learn to reprogram microcontrollers while performing soldering and basic electronic tasks in a safe lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or any Engineering field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry applications; strong attention to detail and the ability to enter and maintain information.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain warranty return information, failure analysis results, and related data within company tracking systems.
• Review and organize returned product information to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
• Learn hands-on engineering by working directly with engineering teams and running laboratory validation testing for various products.
• Assist Failure Analysis tech with tracking, organizing, and processing returned products.
• Support the preparation of basic reports, spreadsheets, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with basic electronic testing and troubleshooting using multimeters and other standard laboratory equipment.
• Use industry standard programming equipment to reprogram microcontrollers as needed.
• Perform basic soldering, component removal, and electronic rework activities as trained and directed.
• Follow established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling procedures and laboratory safety practices.
• Maintain an organized and clean engineering laboratory workspace.
• Assist engineering personnel with additional technical and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering or any Engineering field

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Electronic test instruments

Microcontroller programming tools

Job description

Carrier in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Lab Assistant Engineering - Co-op to gain hands-on exposure to engineering processes, electronic components, failure analysis, and lab validation testing under experienced engineers.

You will enter warranty data, assist with testing and documentation, and learn to reprogram microcontrollers while performing soldering and basic electronic tasks in a safe lab environment.