System Engineer Co-op

You will support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of robotic material-handling systems at a customer site. You will monitor system health, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software issues, analyze operational data, document findings, and support escalations. You will also complete a scoped improvement project and follow required safety procedures in an active warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health and troubleshoot operational, mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software-related issues.
• Learn end-to-end material flow and support assigned system tickets and site activities.
• Analyze system alarms, performance metrics, and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Document issues and communicate technical concepts to site teams and customers.
• Partner with engineering and support teams on solutions.
• Assist with production-impacting escalations and coordinate follow-up actions through resolution.
• Own a scoped continuous improvement project using site data.
• Follow OSHA, company, and customer safety processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, controls, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SQL, Linux, Python, Power BI, Excel, data visualization, or continuous improvement practices.
• Hands-on interest or experience assembling, operating, testing, or troubleshooting robotics and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and translate observations into practical recommendations or actions.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.
• Ability to work onsite in an active warehouse environment, including at heights and in restrictive areas.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and moving items.

Benefits

• Transportation and housing benefits for students who meet relocation requirements.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K.
• PTO.
• Business travel expense reimbursement.