About the role#
This Electrical Engineer Co-Op position is based in Wever, Iowa. It is designed for a student currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering who can work part-time while completing their education. You will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to contribute to plant operations and maintenance projects.
What you'll do#
- Support plant operations, maintenance, electrical reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with troubleshooting electrical systems, including motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, and electrical distribution systems.
- Collect and analyze equipment data to identify reliability improvements and support root cause investigations.
- Perform equipment testing, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Assist in creating electrical specifications, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for capital projects.
- Interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Collaborate with operations teams, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering with an anticipated graduation date by December 2026.
- Experience applying electrical engineering concepts and troubleshooting technical problems through coursework, lab work, research, or previous employment.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
- Preferred: Coursework or project experience in power systems, controls, instrumentation, PCB design, or industrial electrical systems.
- Preferred: Experience using engineering tools such as CAD, MATLAB, Altium, or Simulink.
- Preferred: Exposure to industrial environments like manufacturing, chemical processing, or power generation.
Location & details#
- Location: Wever, Iowa.
- Work Modality: This position is eligible for remote and on-site work.
- Employment Type: Part-time co-op.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Koch
Koch is a private holding company based in Wichita, Kansas. It operates businesses across more than 50 countries in sectors including energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and technology. The company employs approximately 120,000 people globally. Its operations focus on products related to food, water, transportation, and consumer goods.
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