Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. · Sudbury, MA · 2 days ago
Engineering$21/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Consistently follow and reinforce all safety and work procedures and immediately notify management of any safety or product/process quality issues.
- Develop procedures, assembly guides, and work instructions for the efficient and reliable set-up and installation of CNC machine tool platforms and associated options and kits.
- The focus of this position is for electro-mechanical and controls systems including documentation of physical installation and integration of mechanical interfaces, hydraulics, and pneumatics as well as electronic control devices, wiring harnesses, connectors, and robotics/automation interfaces.
- Take complex and often specialized information and adapting it into a format that is easy to understand.
- Perform installations, identify installation hurdles, and work with Production, Service, and Applications Engineering to develop solutions.
- Drive Lean Six Sigma philosophies across Production including:
- Develop Standard Work for each machine platform and associated options
- Conduct time studies
- 5S principles in support of an efficient, clean, and safe work area
- Leverage Poke Yoke and Visual Management to reduce defects and errors
- Create or update detailed drawings of options and designed components using Solid Works CAD software.
- Promote and support ISO 9001:2015 certification across the organization:
- Conduct internal audits to verify that process are working and identify opportunities for improvement
- Lead continual improvement projects to enhance product quality/process efficiency
- Collect and analyze process data and present data in a meaningful way. Propose and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in CNC machine tool operations and/or assembly
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Skills
- Strong knowledge of CNC machine tool operations and assembly
- Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Ability to develop and implement procedures and work instructions
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $21 per hour
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee development and training programs
- Professional growth opportunities