Winchester Electrical Engineer 6-Month Co-Op - 2027

Winchester Ammunition; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Olin is seeking an Electrical Engineer 6-Month Co-Op in East Alton, IL. The position runs January–June or June–December and pays $30.00 per hour. Housing stipend is available, and the rotation requires full-time hours.

You will lead hands-on projects, provide reliability leadership for electrical systems, and help develop maintenance policies while pursuing process improvements in ammunition production.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergrad Electrical Engineering program with a 3.0 GPA or higher throughout the program.
• Sophomore year completed before first rotation (60 credits).
• Experience in ammunition or firearms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least three hands-on projects during the term.
• Provide reliability leadership for instruments and electrical systems.
• Support maintenance in developing preventive/predictive maintenance policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements in small caliber ammunition production.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Education

Undergraduate EE student

Job description

ALL IN for Opportunity. ALL IN with Olin.
Title: Electrical Engineer 6-Month Co-Op (January - June or June - December)
Locations: East Alton, IL
Salary: $30.00 / hour
Housing Stipend Available
Focus: The Electrical Engineer Co-Op supports maintenance and production with reliability, design, and maintenance of instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role can serve as the engineering representative on small capital projects including justification, obtaining approval, ordering, and installation processes and equipment.
What You'll Do:

• Lead a minimum of three hands-on projects throughout the term, to be defined at the beginning of the rotation based on department and business need.
• Provide reliability leadership for instruments and electrical systems, including troubleshooting and data analysis
• Support maintenance in development of policies and procedures for preventative and predictive maintenance
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements related to the production of small caliber ammunition
  

What You'll Bring:

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering degree program
• Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Olin. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.
• Experience in ammunition and firearms with a knowledge of shooting sports industry is preferred
• Must have completed sophomore year (or 60 completed credit hours) prior to first rotation with Olin
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) during rotation; Not eligible for virtual work
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
• Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
  

Olin is ALL IN:
At Olin, students don't just observe - they contribute. We cultivate diverse experiences and career-building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your career. Many of our previous college recruits have grown to become plant leaders, supply chain directors, and commercial gurus.
Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering individuals to make an impact both at work and in their surrounding communities. Olin is ALL IN on developing future talent and our commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way, and by every employee in our company. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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