Applications/Systems Engineer Co-op/Internship

This position is for:

• Spring and/or Summer 2027 (if possible, we do encourage double blocks).
• Students who intend to graduate by December 2028.
• Students in any STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics); Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Software Engineering related majors are ideal, but not required.
• Pay range is $28.50-$33/hr, depending upon academic semesters completed and previous work experience.

Overview

What is an Applications Engineer?

Because it's such a critical role, Applications Engineers (AEs) are employed by virtually all high-tech companies worldwide. An Applications Engineer is someone who is trained to become an expert on all of the technical background of his/her company's products. At Teknic, AEs specialize in the field of robotics and motion control and are fast-tracked to become engineering consultants who provide invaluable technical advice to customers and new prospects.

Teknic's motion control products combine software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and with the technical training we provide, Applications Engineers develop expertise in all three of these engineering disciplines. Our AEs are continuously learning as the technology in this field evolves. Applications Engineers become technical product specialists who provide a great deal of technical support to customers throughout the product lifecycle. This job involves a significant amount of customer interaction because AEs directly support customers throughout the integration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting stages of new automated machine designs and retrofits.

Applications Engineers (AEs) work as part of a team (with other AEs, Sales Engineers, and product development engineers) to make Teknic customers successful throughout their machine development process. Because of their technical expertise, AEs also help Teknic design engineers with new product development, system design, testing, and documentation. Acting as a primary liaison between external customers and internal Teknic engineering team members, Applications Engineers also develop strong oral and written communications skills.

This job does not require previous knowledge or experience in motion control or customer support. If you like engineering and robotics, enjoy helping others, and are passionate about constantly learning, read on!

Job Description/Daily Activities

What does an Applications Engineer at Teknic do? An Applications Engineer at Teknic:

• Discusses technical applications with cust