Co-Op, Controls Developer
Altec
About the Role
- Co-Op, Controls Developer position for a one semester commitment (January-June 2027).
- Located at the Altec Midwest Facility in St. Joseph, Mo.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate on design teams to develop and test control software for Altec products.
- Design and develop printed circuit board assemblies and electronic modules.
- Review electrical component specification and application for compatibility.
- Review and create control system electrical schematics.
- Evaluate and test chassis interface with supplier components.
- Work with remote team members to maintain product architecture.
- Utilize data loggers to troubleshoot equipment and evaluate new designs.
- Embedded system design and component selection.
- Become part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture, and customer service/support efforts.
- Communicate with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation.
- Provide technical support to sales associates.
- Support Operations, Sales, and Service.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Telematic control systems (preferred experience)
- CAN communication (preferred experience)
- Data loggers
- Embedded system design
- Electrical schematics
- Printed circuit board assemblies
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required.
- Preferred majors:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering with controls concentration
- Completion of Degree prior start date required.
- EIT registration or ability to obtain registration for engineering degrees required.
- Prior completion of a Co-Op with a utility equipment manufacturing company highly preferred.
- Prior interaction with Altec team at a recruitment event or previous intern/Coop experience with Altec highly preferred.