Mechanical Engineering Coop (Spring 2027)

About the role

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 40-hour work schedule for the first co-op term.

Requirements

• Sophomore or later student who has taken a Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling class
• United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident only
• Applicants should be local to the Dayton, OH area

Qualifications

• 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

Activities

• Students will learn SolidEdge and SolidWorks (3D modeling software) and EPICOR (business system software)
• A mentor will be assigned and will work through a software skills sheet to insure proficiency
• The student will start out doing engineering change requests and other design work
• Will be responsible for generating and altering Bills of Material
• Expanded responsibilities will be available as the student's skills grow
• When possible, students spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand how drawings are used, our product line, and how our packages are configured
• Students will participate in design reviews, staff and project meetings to help them understand the engineering profession, technical issues faced by engineers, our business and products
• Will be an integral part of the department and will see your designs built and will contribute to the success of the company
• Will 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