Electrical Engineer Co-Op

Chentronics, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-Op to join our team in Norwich, NY for Fall/Winter 2026. This onsite role provides hands-on experience in the design, testing, validation, and support of industrial flame detection and ignition systems.

About the role

Working alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle and gain real-world experience in electrical and embedded systems design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and integration of electrical circuits, including sensors, MCU-based systems, mixed-signal interfaces, filtering, and power electronics
• Perform component selection, breadboard prototyping, PCA bring-up, and design verification testing
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using ECAD tools
• Design and implement custom test equipment and validation methods
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production or customer application issues
• Collaborate with embedded, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout all phases of product development

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Will be enrolled as a junior-level student or higher at the start of the co-op assignment
• Available to work onsite in Norwich, NY for the duration of the co-op term (4–8 months)
• Strong interest in hands-on circuit design and embedded systems

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Experience with ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Programming experience in C or Python
• Exposure to high-voltage analog electronics or safety-critical design

About Us

Chentronics, part of Koch Engineered Solutions and Koch Industries, has been a pioneer in industrial ignition and flame detection systems since 1974. From spark-gap ignition systems to modern semiconductor-based exciters and flame scanners, we continue to lead with quality, innovation, and solutions that solve complex ignition problems across Utilities, Petrochemical, Industrial, and Marine applications.

Schedule

• Onsite role in Norwich, NY
• Flexible part-time hours while school is in session, with the option for full-time hours during the Co-Op term
• Co-Op duration may vary between 4–8 months depending on the program and university schedule

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $28 - $30 per hour.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength.

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance