NEXT Co-op Engineer

About the role

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 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

• Formal technical training applicable to the job
• The opportunity to work on real, for-profit projects alongside experienced engineers
• The ability to participate in 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
• Credit for time worked upon conversion to full-time permanent upon graduation

Responsibilities

• 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

Physical Demands

• 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