Factory Digitalization Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2027 (UT Arlington)

Siemens • Grand Prairie, TX

5d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This co-op position is for a Spring 2027 Factory Digitalization Engineering Co-op as part of the Operations Leadership Development Program with Siemens' Smart Infrastructure Electrical Products division, based in Grand Prairie, Texas. This role is designed to prepare students for potential opportunities in the two-year rotational Operations Leadership Development Program and other entry-level roles upon graduation. The program focuses on developing and maintaining digital assets for manufacturing, supporting factory digital twin development, improving workflows, and collaborating with engineering teams on digital integration and CAPEX projects.

Requirements

• Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas Arlington at the time of the co-op
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, reporting, and documentation
• Basic proficiency with CAD/3D modeling
• Available to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) from January 2027 to May 2027 or August 2027
• Eligible candidates must have reliable transportation and be located within 50 miles of Grand Prairie, TX as this role does not provide housing or relocation support
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• Current and continuing enrollment is a condition of participation. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete their educational program before or during the assignment period are encouraged to explore our Early Career/ Leadership Development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to tools such as Fusion 360
• Demonstrated understanding of digital twins, virtual factory environments, manufacturing processes, and production systems
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, factory layouts, material flow, and equipment integration
• Exposure to discrete event simulation or digital factory tools such as Technomatix Plant Simulation
• Understanding of data integration and the connection between physical manufacturing systems and digital environments
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across engineering and factory teams to support operational improvements

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining 3D digital assets and CAD models for manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and work cells.
• Supporting factory digital twin development by integrating digital assets into simulation and manufacturing environments.
• Developing and improving workflows that streamline equipment modeling, including digital scanning and parametric modeling.
• Collaborating with simulation and manufacturing engineering teams to support digital mockups and CAPEX (capital expenditure) projects.
• Defining and implementing PLM (product lifecycle management) and digital integration workflows to standardize how assets are incorporated into factory digital twins.
• Testing and validating digital assets, integration methods, and defined requirements.
• Documenting and standardizing digitalization methods, requirements, and integration frameworks while maintaining the factory knowledge base.
• Supporting factory teams on digital modeling standards, integration requirements, and new digitalization methods.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range for this position 30.00 - 33.00 per hour, based off of your projected graduation year.
• Eligible interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree