NEXT Co-op Engineer

Description

***The start date for this position is Spring 2026 (January)***

The mission of our NEXT Cooperative Education Program is to turn top students into world-class engineers.

Our engineers are some of the most talented and engaged engineers in the industry. As a leader in providing industrial automation and integration services, we offer stimulating, challenging projects across across a wide variety of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Food and Beverage, Chemical, Automotive, Metals, Pulp & Paper and Power & Utilities. We work in small teams, build strong relationships with our colleagues and customers, and provide many opportunities for career development. For all these reasons and more, our Engineers have a strong sense of accomplishment and choose to call EOSYS home.

Program Benefits for our NEXT Engineers:

• •Formal technical training applicable to the job,
• •The opportunity to work on real, for-profit projects alongside experienced engineers,
• •The ability to participate a structured mentor program,
• •Connection with other Co-op Engineers across the company,
• •Free fully furnished housing during work sessions,
• •Competitive pay that increases as you progress in the program, and
• •Credit for time worked upon conversion to full-time permanent upon graduation!

As a NEXT Engineer you will:

• •Participate in the design, construction, testing, implementation, and documentation portions of basic industrial control and/or information systems that meet requirements and team standards.
• •Assist in manufacturing operations using basic hand tools and power tools to perform assembly operations.
• •Assist in field operations including requirement definition, field survey, installation, checkout, commissioning and standby support.
• •Spend time learning technical skills; including computer aided drafting, hardware and software design techniques, software development and testing techniques, and system installation and checkout processes.

Requirements

• •Enrollment in a 4 year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another appropriate Engineering discipline.
• •Minimum 3.0 overall GPA (Be sure to upload transcript to application).
• •Must be authorized to work in the United States. EOSYS is not currently accepting work/student visas.
• •Successful completion of entry-level/ introductory engineering coursework.
• •Full-time academic enrollment during co-op work seasons.
• •Earn a satisfactory evaluation during each co-op session for approval to return the next session.
• •Successful completion of professional reference check, criminal background check and Drug Screen.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• •Must be capable of operating computers and learning computer-based design and development techniques.
• •Must be capable of sitting at a desk or console for extended periods.
• •Must be able to be fitted for Personal Protective Equipment for certain customers.
• •Standing and walking on a concrete surface for extended periods.
• •Kneeling periodically on concrete or padded surfaces.
• •Lifting and carrying 25 lbs. or more.
• •Walking/working in mezzanine (screen guard) area (20 – 25 ft high, wire mesh floor).
• •Climbing a ladder or metal stairs to access mezzanine (screen guard) area.
• •Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• •Must be able to work at night or non-traditional shifts, as needed.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. EOSYS is not currently accepting work visas.

EOSYS is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, sexuality, transgender status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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