Research & Development Engineering Co-Op

Jobtailor

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a co-op engineer in Pittsburgh to participate in the full R&D lifecycle, contribute to design and engineering execution, and learn about automation solutions. You will collaborate with global teams, work on electrical, mechanical, and software problems, and receive mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes on-site work, co-op rotations, and alignment with customer and project constraints. Legal work authorization in the U.S. is required with no sponsorship.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Enrolled in a formal Co-Op program as part of a Bachelor’s degree curriculum (preferred).
Complete 3 on-site rotations as a co-op engineer; program runs one semester on, one semester off (preferred).
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Responsibilities

Participate in all facets of the research and development lifecycle.
Contribute to design and engineering execution of projects and initiatives.
Learn about automation solutions for project processes and products.
Provide new and diverse ideas to technology, engineering, and management teams.
Build and develop technical capabilities.
Apply engineering principles while considering customer needs and financial and schedule constraints.
Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and other co-ops.
Work on electrical, mechanical, and software problems.
Receive mentorship and training from senior engineers.
Complete three on-site co-op rotations.

Skills

R&D Lifecycle

Design & Engineering Execution

Automation Solutions

Engineering Principles

Electrical Problem Solving

Mechanical Problem Solving

Software Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Participate in all facets of the research and development lifecycle
Contribute to design and engineering execution of projects and initiatives
Learn about automation solutions for project processes and products
Provide new and diverse ideas to technology, engineering, and management teams
Build and develop technical capabilities
Apply engineering principles while considering customer needs and financial and schedule constraints
Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and other co-ops
Work on electrical, mechanical, and software problems
Receive mentorship and training from senior engineers
Complete three on-site co-op rotations

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
Ability to work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA
Travel up to 5%
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided
Enrolled in a formal Co-Op program as part of a Bachelor's degree curriculum (preferred)
Complete 3 on-site rotations as a co-op engineer; program runs one semester on, one semester off (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science while actively participating in the research and development lifecycle. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying engineering principles to meet customer needs and project constraints.

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