Transducer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op — Hands-on Lean Ops

Wabtec Corporation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Transducer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for January to June 2027. You will join the Transducer Production Engineering team to design, test, and document, lead projects, and work with manufacturing, electromechanical, and acoustic engineers in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, data collection with Excel and Power BI, and collaboration across production, quality, and product management to drive process

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing BS or MS degree in Physics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or other Engineering discipline

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 software tools
• Conduct process audits and time studies, proposing Lean-based improvements
• Evaluate ergonomics and safety within Manufacturing operations
• Study and propose improvements to test process flow and spatial utilization
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, schematics, block diagrams, and electrical component specifications

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Strong communication skills

Physics background

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW

VB.NET

C#

Excel

Power BI

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Transducer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for January to June 2027. You will join the Transducer Production Engineering team to design, test, and document, lead projects, and work with manufacturing, electromechanical, and acoustic engineers in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, data collection with Excel and Power BI, and collaboration across production, quality, and product management to drive process