Co-op Mechanical Engineering & Robotics

Co-op Mechanical Engineering & Robotics 2026

The Project

The Co-op will be assigned to the Robotics department in the Seguin, Texas Schaeffler Automotive plant. 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of robotic functions, programming, and uses.
• Gain understanding of PLC to Cobot interface.
• Develop controlled experiments to characterize robot capabilities for new use cases.
• Collect and analyze maintenance data to develop a preventative maintenance plan for robot arms.
• Gain understanding of best practices and methods for CAD modeling and drawings.
• Work with experienced engineers to implement new robot use cases.
• Monitor robotic implementations for continuous improvement opportunities.

The Outcome

• Understanding of robotics use cases in modern manufacturing environment.
• Clear understanding of programming, advantages, and drawbacks for industrial vs collaborative robotic arms.
• Recommendations for enhanced robotic uses in manufacturing lines.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester.
• Must be able to present scope and outcome of project to management.
• Solidworks CAD experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, climb, stoop, bend, or carry up to 28 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC programming experience.
• Robotic programming experience.
• Electronics knowledge and ability to troubleshoot using schematics.
• Minitab statistical software experience.
• Strong data analysis skills.