About the role#
As a Product Development Co-op at Watlow, you will gain hands-on experience by designing and executing tests for our products. You will work directly with our engineering teams to support innovation and quality.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside electrical, software, and mechanical engineers and technicians.
- Assist with circuit design, schematic updates, and PCB layout reviews.
- Help gather test requirements and write test procedures and plans.
- Perform software qualification testing.
- Execute and monitor tests, perform root cause analysis, and write detailed test reports.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited university.
- Coursework in electrical circuits or software development.
- Experience writing test plans and procedures.
- PSpice modeling experience.
- An aptitude for using tools. LabVIEW or Python experience is a plus.
- We prefer candidates seeking a career in electrical or software engineering.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Winona, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The role follows a rolling term.
About Watlow
Watlow is an industrial technology company that focuses on temperature control, power control, and thermal systems. The firm serves sectors such as semiconductor processing, medical equipment, and energy production. It maintains manufacturing and development facilities in the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1922, the company holds over 1,100 patents and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
How to get in at Watlow
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