Industrial Software Engineer Co-op (E&A)

Key Responsibilities

• Note: Responsibilities will be tailored based on the student’s skill set, development goals, and project needs.
• Software Development Support
• Implement non-critical software components in C#/.NET (helper functions, data parsers, unit tests).
• Contribute small features or enhancements to desktop/web-based UIs.
• Aid in configuring communication interfaces between Level-2 automation and other automation systems.
• Explore AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering tasks.
• Data Analysis & Modeling Support
• Write, optimize, and debug SQL queries to extract, visualize, and analyze process data.
• Validate integrity of Level-2 data to ensure clean, reliable inputs for process models.
• Document and review parameters used in the mathematical models.
• Testing & Documentation
• Execute functional and integration tests for Level-2 system components (e.g., order management, material tracking, reporting).
• Review and update technical documentation, including system requirements, design specs, and user guides.
• Participate in project lifecycle events such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

What You'll Need

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
• To Join The Program, Students Must Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• Have completed at least two years of college coursework at the start of the Co-Op term.
• Be available for a full-time Co-Op rotation lasting one full semester or longer.
• Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Education: Currently enrolled in STEM-focused degree programs in any engineering discipline, physics, mathematics, or other related fields; with some coding experience (academic coursework or personal projects).
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, Willingness to collaborate in a technical, team-oriented environment, Effective verbal and written communication, Curiosity about automation, industrial systems, and process optimization.
• PREFERRED Technical Skills: Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (C#, Java, Python), Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases, Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.

Career Path

• Post-Co-Op Career Pathways:
• High-performing Co-ops may be considered for future full-time opportunities within the Level-2 Engineering team, where they can continue contributing to advanced automation and process control systems.