Electrical Technician Co-op

Overview

Waters is seeking a Co-Op student to join the Milford Operations Engineering team. This role offers a combination of hands-on manufacturing support and project-based engineering work focused on both new and existing Liquid Chromatography (LC) products.

 

This co-op provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience by supporting the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of manufacturing test equipment while collaborating with experienced engineers on both new product introductions and ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

• Duplication of test systems and equipment used to support production
• Assemble, document and debug manufacturing fixtures and tooling
• Support manufacturing & test of LC products manufactured in Milford
• Test and debug PCBA’s and electromechanical assemblies to support production requirements
• Safe handling of chemicals in a lab / manufacturing environment
• Maintain engineering lab environment, parts procurement, etc.

Qualifications

• Qualified individuals should be enrolled in a high school vocational program in one of the following disciplines: electronics, robotics, or engineering.
• Basic understanding of:
• Electrical circuits and components
• Mechanical assemblies and tools
• Robotics or automation systems
• Computer hardware and software
• Familiarity with using hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment such as multimeters and calipers.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings, schematics, or work instructions
• Individuals should have strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

 

A viable candidate should also have the following competences:

• Dependable, organized, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when needed
• CAD experience a plus
• Detail oriented
• Strong troubleshooting and investigative skills
• Capability to use PC with applications for data acquisition, analysis and reporting
• Ability to test and de-bug PCBA’s and electromechanical assemblies