Machine Vision Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real world experience

Off campus team bonding event

Free onsite fitness and recreation

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company invites applications for a Spring 2027 Machine Vision Co‑Op in Bridgeton, MO. The role focuses on testing and evaluating prototypes, with hands-on engineering calculations and prototype construction under supervision.

You will work on software installation, design and testing, creating test programs, and evaluating equipment for use in products or manufacturing. This is a 2027-coop position with January–May duration.

Qualifications

• GPA minimum 3.0 on resume.
• Majors: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• C programming experience required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, design and test software across projects.
• Create small test programs in C, C++, VBA, Python or PowerShell.
• Modify existing software to fix bugs and add functionality.
• Evaluate commercial equipment for use in Hunter products or R&D.
• Test products and experiments during R&D and prototyping.

Skills

C

C++

VBA

Python

PowerShell

Programming experience

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability and people. Join our dedicated team as a Machine Vision Co Op in Bridgeton, MO. Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting edge technology with a strong commitment to quality.

As a family owned American made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers. We're proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022-2026), a testament to our commitment to our people.

Here employees are supported, challenged and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you're ready to join a team that's shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

What Youll Do

As a Machine Vision Co Op you will be involved in a variety of projects which include software installation, design and testing. At least 80% of the work is testing and evaluating prototypes, minor analysis and engineering calculations, electronic design, prototype construction and evaluation (EECompE). This position is for a Spring 2027 Co Op with a start date of January 2027 and an end date of May 2027. Create small test programs for a variety of projects. Test programs are typically written in C, C++, VBA, Python or PowerShell depending on what is being tested and what the student is more comfortable using. Microsoft Visual Studio is the typical IDE used but another popular alternative is Visual Studio Code. Modify existing software to fix bugs, make improvements and add functionality. Evaluate various commercial equipment to determine if it can be used in Hunter products or internally for R&D or manufacturing. Example of commercial equipment from past work includes bar code scanners, Microsoft Kinect and Google glasses. There is always a need to test products, software, hardware and experiments during R&D. Testing typically happens if there is a big push to get a new product released. Testing also occurs during the experimental part of R&D. Testing can range from just trying it out to the execution of a more formal test plan under the direction of a project engineer. When testing new ideas, the results are usually formalized in a usable and effective manner to analyze the results against objectives.

What Youll Bring

• Minimum 30 GPA, must be on resume.
• Major study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• C experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Programming experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Real world experience.
• Off campus team bonding appreciation event.
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center.

Join us in our mission to Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence Make Lives Better Together Take Pride in the Extraordinary Define the Standard.

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship eg H 1B TN STEM OPT now or in the future.