Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distributionsectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift:

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Under the guidance of the Electrical Engineering Manager and electrical engineers, conceptualize, and develop material handling products using sound electrical engineering principles
• Adhere to suitable design and documentation practices and methodologies
• Support internal and external customers in product use and application as required
• Support vendors in product and sub-component fabrication as required
• Adhere to project timelines and budgets
• Participate in Product Development department and company projects as assigned
• Participate in functional and accelerated life tests to ensure product reliability and performance

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Provide support and documentation to enable company staff to quote and source materials
• Participate in the identification and recommendation of new material handling technology solutions
• Serve as a technical resource to other departments as required

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Develop and maintain organized design documentation
• Create and maintain CAD product detail drawings, adhering to suitable standards
• Create and maintain product bills of material and routings
• Execute engineering change notices as required

• Assist in design and documentation of new and revised electrical circuits
• Provide technical assistance both within and outside the department
• Assist in the design and fabrication of test fixtures
• Assist in the design and fabrication of new product prototype units
• Assist in the testing of new products and revisions including functional, accelerated life, abusive and ultimate tests and prepare associated test reports

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Enrollment in a 4 year Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology degree program
• Highly motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines and high quality requirements
• Strong communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Problem solving skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with test engineering processes/electrical test procedures
• Solidworks/AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)