About this role
<h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Your Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Co-op will be assigned to the Robotics department in the Seguin, Texas Schaeffler Automotive plant. In addition, the Co-op will collaborate closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams on a daily basis, contributing to a range of innovative and technically challenging projects. This role is an excellent opportunity for a working student to gain practical experience alongside their studies.</span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Gain understanding of robotic functions, programming, and uses</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Gain understanding of PLC to Cobot interface</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop controlled experiments to characterize robot capabilities for new use cases</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collect and analyze maintenance data to develop a preventative maintenance plan for robot arms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Gain understanding of best practices and methods for CAD modeling and drawings</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work with experienced engineers to implement new robot use cases</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor robotic implementations for continuous improvement opportunities</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>The outcome</strong></span></h2> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of robotics use cases in modern manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clear understanding of programming, advantages, and drawbacks for industrial vs collaborative robotic arms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recommendations for enhanced robotic uses in manufacturing lines</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Your Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High school diploma or equivalent</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to present scope and outcome of project to management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Solidworks CAD experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good interpersonal skills</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></h2> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to stand/climb/stoop/bend/carry up to 28 pounds</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preference Qualifications </strong></span></h2> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">PLC programming experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Robotic programming experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Electronics knowledge + ability to troubleshoot using schematics</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minitab Statistical software experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong data analysis skills</span></li> </ul>