Mechanical Engineering Coop (Spring 2027)

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics Career•Miamisburg, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Yaskawa America Incorporated, Motoman Robotics Division is looking for a mechanical engineering co-op student for Spring 2027. This is a full-time position, and the student would be expected to start work in August 2026. We are willing to make reasonable accommodations for classes but require a 40-hour work schedule for the first co-op term. Applicants should be local to the Dayton, OH area. "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities."

Requirements

Sophomore or later student who has taken a Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling class.
United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident only.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a robotics team, engineering club or other educational opportunities is a plus.
Self-starter with a good work ethic and interested in learning and growing with the company.

Responsibilities

Learn SolidEdge and SolidWorks (3D modeling software) and EPICOR (business system software).
Complete a software skills sheet with a mentor to ensure proficiency.
Perform engineering change requests and other design work.
Generate and alter Bills of Material.
Gain expanded responsibilities as skills grow.
Spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand how drawings are used, our product line, and how our packages are configured.
Participate in design reviews, staff and project meetings.
Work with a variety of engineers and designers.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule that could fit well with your school schedule.
Possibility to work full time during school break periods.
Successful students are considered for both full and part time opportunities.
Real world, resume building experience with a company that has a history of hiring students.
Exposure to industrial robotics, a key technology to improve productivity and increase efficiency in manufacturing, distribution and other industries.
Comfortable environment, working on clean new equipment.
Exposure to a variety of documentation methods that can be applied throughout your career.
A healthy co-operative environment that provide exposure to what “real work” will be like.
Our employees work with students every day and invest to help our students grow.
Exposure to key personnel within the organization that could lead to future opportunities both in the sponsoring department and other areas of the company.