Electrical Engineer Co-Op

Electrical Engineer Co-Op

Location: Norwich, New York
Company: Koch Engineered Solutions
Job Number: 191064
Term: Fall/Winter 2026 (onsite)

Overview

Your job at Chentronics, LLC is to support the design, testing, validation, and engineering support of industrial flame detection and ignition systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute across the full product lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience in electrical and embedded systems design.

Work Schedule

Onsite role in Norwich, NY with flexible part-time hours while school is in session. Option to work full-time during the Co-Op term. Co-op duration may vary between 4–8 months depending on the program and university schedule.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the design and integration of electrical circuits, including sensors, MCU-based systems, mixed-signal interfaces, filtering, and power electronics
• Perform component selection, breadboard prototyping, PCA bring-up, and design verification testing
• Develop schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation using ECAD tools
• Design and implement custom test equipment and validation methods
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production or customer application issues
• Collaborate with embedded, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout all phases of product development

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Enrolled as a junior-level student or higher at the start of the co-op assignment
• Able to work onsite in Norwich, NY for the duration of the co-op term (4–8 months)
• Strong interest in hands-on circuit design and embedded systems

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Programming experience in C or Python
• Experience with high-voltage analog electronics or safety-critical design

Compensation

For this role, the anticipated pay range is $28–$30 per hour. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on available market data; the actual amount may be higher or lower based on candidate knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Who We Are

Chentronics, part of Koch Engineered Solutions and Koch Industries, has been a pioneer in industrial ignition and flame detection systems since 1974. From spark-gap ignition systems to modern semiconductor-based exciters and flame scanners, they provide solutions for utilities, petrochemical, industrial, and marine applications.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D/disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria is set by applicable plan documents and may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Koch is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Offers may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test (where permitted by state law). This employer uses E-Verify.