Sensors Engineering Co-op

A. O. Smith is one of the world's leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies. We are a $4 billion company with 150+ years history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.

The Corporate Technology Center (CTC) is the innovative nucleus of the organization. The CTC is charged with discovering, innovating, and developing the next big breakthroughs for A. O. Smith led by a collection of research engineers, material scientists, and experienced technicians. The brand-new research facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin consists of state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces and a friendly environment to empower our team to push technology limits.

Join A.O. Smith's Corporate Technology Center and gain unparalleled experience at the innovative nucleus of the organization. As a Sensors Research Engineer Co-op, you will work alongside world-class research engineers and experienced technicians to learn how to and directly contribute to the design, build, and/or test of prototype sensor technologies and features for A. O. Smith's water heating and treatment product lines. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot test results to generate insights that could lead us to the next big breakthroughs in water technology.

This role is an excellent opportunity for co-operative (co-op) education students who are passionate about research and technology development and are eager to gain real world, hands-on experience under the leadership and mentorship of senior researchers.

• Sensors Design - work with senior research engineers to scope, develop and build low complexity custom test setups for sensors research projects; may include PCB design, programming, hands-on hardware build.
• Lab Experiments - under the guidance of senior engineers, perform sensors-oriented laboratory experiments; may include microbiological and chemical analysis.
• Data Analysis - analyze experimental data to identify trends and collaborate with research team to draw meaningful conclusions from the test results.
• Debugging - troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during custom test setup development and lab experimentation.
• Collaboration - work in a cross-functional team environment including electronics lab technicians and experienced team of researchers to deliver sensors research needs.

• Currently enrolled in accredited college/university for Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bio-/Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar field.
• A minimum of a sophomore standing and the ability to co-op for at least 3 terms.
• Understanding of electronics, circuits, and basic principles of electrical engineering and computer programming.
• Comfortable in both electronics and wet lab environments; can run lab experiments and capture test data under supervision of senior staff.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with support from senior staff.
• Familiarity or prior experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, and Arduino a plus.
• Prior experience working in a chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology lab also a plus.

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.