Transducer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op — Hands-On Lean

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus (if eligible)

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Transducer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Jan–Jun 2027. Based onsite in Waltham, MA, you will support the Transducer Production Engineering team with design, testing, and documentation as part of a multidisciplinary group.

You will lead projects, assist acoustics engineers, collect data with Excel/Power BI, and apply Lean principles to improve processes and safety. Strong analytical skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Physics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering.
• Strong background in physics is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Programming experience in LabVIEW, VB.NET or C# preferred.
• Experience with simple circuits and tuning components is a plus.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, pulser/receivers is a plus.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
• Strong time management skills enabling on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary project assigned for the co-op term from start to completion.
• Assist Sr. Acoustics Engineer in evaluation, development and implementation of new test systems and protocols.
• Assist production and production engineering team with other projects and tasks as needed.
• Collect manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI and internal tools.
• Conduct process audits and time studies, proposing Lean improvements.
• Evaluate ergonomics and safety within Manufacturing operations.
• Read and understand basic engineering drawings, schematics and component specs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal comms

LabVIEW / VB.NET / C#

Education

BS or MS in Physics/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Pulser/receivers

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Transducer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Jan–Jun 2027. Based onsite in Waltham, MA, you will support the Transducer Production Engineering team with design, testing, and documentation as part of a multidisciplinary group.

You will lead projects, assist acoustics engineers, collect data with Excel/Power BI, and apply Lean principles to improve processes and safety. Strong analytical skills and teamwork are essential.