Mechanical Engineering Coop (Spring 2027)

Yaskawa America, Inc. / Motoman; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division, is seeking a mechanical engineering co-op for Spring 2027 in the Dayton, OH area. The position is full-time with an August 2026 start and a mandatory 40-hour schedule for the first term, on-site in Dayton, Ohio.

You will learn SolidEdge and SolidWorks, plus EPICOR, under a mentor, while handling engineering change requests and Bills of Materials. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing floor operations and participate in design reviews and

Qualifications

• Sophomore or later student enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Took CAD/3D modeling class and has robotics team/engineering club experience a plus.
• US citizenship or lawful permanent resident only.
• Willing to work 40 hours per week for the first co-op term.

Responsibilities

• Learn SolidEdge, SolidWorks, and EPICOR (business system) under mentorship.
• Assist with engineering change requests and Bills of Materials.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand drawings and product line.
• Participate in design reviews, staff and project meetings to learn engineering practice.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across the department.
• Possibly work full-time during school breaks; flexible schedule exists.

Skills

CAD / 3D modeling

Robotics team experience

Self-starter / work ethic

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical Engineering major

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

EPICOR

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Coop (Spring 2027)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MECHA002926

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

Yaskawa America Incorporated, Motoman Robotics Division is looking for a mechanical engineering co-op student for Spring 2027. This is a full-time position, and the student would be expected to start work in August 2026. We are willing to make reasonable accommodations for classes but require 40-hour work schedule for the first co-op term.

Basic requirements:

• Sophomore or later student who has taken a Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling class. Experience with a robotics team, engineering club or other educational opportunities is a plus.
• Self-starter with a good work ethic and interested in learning and growing with the company.
• United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident only.

Activities:

• Students will learn SolidEdge and SolidWorks (3D modeling software) and EPICOR (business system software). A mentor will be assigned and will work through a software skills sheet to insure proficiency.
• The student will start out doing engineering change requests and other design work. Will be responsible for generating and altering Bills of Material. Expanded responsibilities will be available as the student’s skills grow.
• When possible, students spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand how drawings are used, our product line, and how our packages are configured.
• Students will participate in design reviews, staff and project meetings to help them understand the engineering profession, technical issues faced by engineers, our business and products.
• Will be an integral part of the department and will see your designs built and will contribute to the success of the company.
• Will work with a variety of engineers and designers.
• Flexible work schedule that could fit well with your school schedule. Possibility to work full time during school break periods. Successful students are considered for both full and part time opportunities.
• Real world, resume building experience with a company that has a history of hiring students.
• Exposure to industrial robotics, a key technology to improve productivity and increase efficiency in manufacturing, distribution and other industries.
• Comfortable environment, working on clean new equipment.
• Exposure to a variety of documentation methods that can be applied throughout your career.
• A healthy co-operative environment that provide exposure to what “real work” will be like. Our employees work with students every day and invest to help our students grow.
• Exposure to key personnel within the organization that could lead to future opportunities both in the sponsoring department and other areas of the company.

Applicants should be local to the Dayton, OH area.

“Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.”

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