Co-Op, Electrical Engineering (7417)
New York Air Brake LLCCo-Op, Electrical Engineering
LOCATION: Watertown / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 7417 | JOB GRADE: 0 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Electrical Engineer Co-op start date January 6, 2026, through August 15, 2025
Internships have a lasting impact on our team at New York Air Brake! The co-op program for students in their junior or senior year of study provides the opportunity to make big contributions that will help us deliver advanced freight rail braking solutions now and in the future. We value innovation, team players, and people with the passion to dig in when presented with new opportunities. We work and play hard; we have several community events and fun activities that foster a positive, people-first environment.
This is your opportunity to make a big impact on improving the quality of how the latest generation of locomotive and freight car braking systems are manufactured. Co-op opportunity for Electrical, Electrical Engineering Technology, or technical majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. You can expect challenging work and an insider's view into your future profession. You will work individually and as part of a project team while receiving regular feedback in preparation for a final presentation to company leaders.
The pay range for the Electrical Engineering Intern/Co-op position is dependent on your upcoming fall school year:
BS Junior $22.00
BS Senior $23.00
Responsibilities could include:
- Assist engineers with electrical design details
- Further research and development of existing products and technologies
- Support product development
- Develop and Construct Test Infrastructure
- Perform Tests and organize test data
- Perform Design updates based on test findings
- Gather and coordinate data for engineers
Required Skills:
- Understand basic circuit understanding
- Understand Circuit analysis skills
- Hands-on experience, familiar with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters
- Understand basic instrumentation, including Data Acquisition.
- Understand basic electrical engineering skills, use of tools, etc.
- Understand imperial and metric units of measure.
- Capable of technical writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Education:
Degree in process: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology
Minimum Year: Entering Junior Year
What we offer: Our internships are not all work. NYAB is located in Watertown, New York. When not working, spend your free time hiking the Adirondack Mountains, kayaking the many waterways, enjoying the beaches of Lake Ontario, or exploring the history, food, and fun the Thousand Islands Region offers. You are just a short drive to World Class Casino, Golf, Shopping, and the award-winning Finger Lakes Wine Country. You will participate in special events, & and outings and take advantage of wellness and workout programs in our fitness facility. There is something for everyone as an intern.
New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.