Component Engineer Co-Op
About The Position
ETC is hiring a Component Engineer Co-Op for 2027. This is an on-site, 8–9 month position based in ETC’s Middleton, Wisconsin office, with a January 2027 or May 2027 start. The student is expected to take a semester off from school and work full-time. Applicants should submit a resume and transcripts. HR will begin reviewing applications at the end of September. The co-op will work with electronic components and support product redesign, component sourcing and qualification, manufacturing, cost reduction, and production issue resolution. Duties may include specifying and identifying components; entering component information into the MRP system; helping manage vendor relationships and product releases; and providing engineering support for standard products.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of post-high-school education in the area of specialization.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Working toward a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, specifically Electrical Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Specify and identify electronic components, including crystals, switches, resistors, inductors, transistors, connectors, capacitors, ICs, diodes, and LEDs.
- Identify electronic components that may become obsolete.
- Assist in redesigning ETC electrical and electronic products.
- Develop design solutions for electronic component problems and specifications.
- Enter related information into the MRP system, including ETC part number, description, manufacturer, warehouse code, and planner code.
- Analyze product designs and processes for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Assist with vendor and manufacturer relationships to help ensure quality products are used at optimal cost.
- Ensure changes are completed in a timely manner.
- Identify alternative manufacturers and component sources.
- Ensure selected parts meet quality standards.
- Assist with managing and releasing standard products into manufacturing.
- Select appropriate vendors to supply parts for new products.
- Provide engineering support for manufacturing already-released standard products.
- Follow ISO procedures related to Manufacturing Engineering.
- Provide appropriate solutions to production issues in a timely manner.
- Complete special projects and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
