Co-Op, Test Engineer - Transducer (January-June 2027)
A co-op test engineering student supports transducer manufacturing at Wabtec's State College, PA site for a January-June 2027 term: leading a project end-to-end, developing and improving test systems, programs, and procedures with engineers and technicians, and analyzing manufacturing data in Excel and Power BI. LabView/Python/C#/Matlab and circuits knowledge are pluses.
- Compensation
- $25–$28 / hr
- Location
- State College, PA, us
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently pursuing BS or MS in Physics, Engineering Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Robotics, Computer Science or other Engineering discipline
- Rising Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (to graduate school)
- Must be a U.S. Person due to export-control-restricted work location/information
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills enabling on-time project delivery
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to take initiative and drive for results
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate across functions
Nice to have
- Strong background in physics
- Programming experience in LabView, Python, C#, or Matlab
- Experience with simple circuits and tuning components (capacitors, inductors)
- Interest in learning oscilloscopes, multi-meters, pulser/receivers, piezo ceramics
Full description
Support State College Transducer PENG team and transducer production in daily tasks and projects as they relate to transducer manufacturing. This role is focused on testing and test related activities but may support additional areas of assembly and production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead primary project assigned for the co-op term from start to completion
- Assist Sr. Test Engineer in evaluation, development and implementation of new test systems and protocols
- Assist production and production engineering team with other projects and tasks as needed including but not limited to time studies, work instruction development, fixture design, product design, etc.
- Interface with production assemblers and test technicians to review and update test plans and procedures
- Improve existing or develop new features for test programs.
- Analysis of manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI and other software tools
- Create and update documentation for manufacturing standard of work
- Conduct studies and propose improvements to the test process flow and spatial utilization based on Lean Manufacturing principles
- Read and understand basic engineering drawings and specifications to assist in evaluations, answering requests from other departments, and completing projects and tasks
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Currently pursing BS or MS degree in Physics, Engineering Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Robotics, Computer Science or other Engineering discipline
- Rising Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (to graduate school)
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Strong background in physics is a plus
- Programming experience in LabView, Python, C#, or Matlab is a plus
- Experience with simple circuits and tuning components (capacitors, inductors) is a plus
- Interest in learning oscilloscopes, multi-meters, pulser/receivers, piezo ceramics
Pay range: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
**Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Persons. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of such status.