Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Allient-Rochester (formerly ORMEC Systems, Inc.), a subsidiary of Allient Inc., located in Rochester, New York, specializes in motion control systems, including motion controllers, servo drives, motors, and integrated automation solutions. Allient-Rochester services the aerospace & defense, medical, semiconductor equipment, e-mobility & logistics, factory & industrial automation, and packaging industries, Allient-Rochester’s tradition of innovation and excellence in motion control continues to grow as part of Allient’s global network of specialized motion and control solutions.

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering co-op student to join our hardware development team in Rochester, NY. This role offers hands-on involvement in the design, bring-up, and validation of real-world motion control hardware, including servo drives, power electronics, and embedded control systems. The co-op will work closely with experienced hardware and software engineers, contributing to prototype and pre-production designs that directly support active product development programs. 

Learning & Development Opportunity: 

This co-op is designed to provide practical, industry-relevant experience across the full electrical hardware development lifecycle. You will gain exposure to how high-performance motion control systems are designed, tested, and validated for demanding industrial and regulated environments. You will have opportunities to: 

• Work with best-in-class servo drive and power electronics hardware


• Participate in schematic review, PCB bring-up, and system integration activities


• Learn structured hardware debugging techniques and component-level troubleshooting


• Collaborate with firmware and controls engineers at the hardware–software interface


• See how engineering decisions translate into production-ready motion control products

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in design and bring-up of prototype hardware, including PCB layout, wiring diagrams, and integration 


• Develop and run test scripts and diagnostics, analyze results, and support hardware debugging to the component level


• Participate in electrical system evaluation, assist software team with test setup, and validate performance through hands on testing.


• Develop and maintain clear documentation—such as wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test reports 


• Adhere to industry standards (e.g., NEC, ANSI) and internal quality protocols during design and testing phases.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline (Electronics, Control Systems, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc.)


• Practical exposure to circuit design, PCB layout, or hardware testing—class projects or lab experience


• Familiarity with SPICE, Altium, or similar tools is a plus 


• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or Linux is a plus


• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and documentation rigor


• Effective verbal and written communication skills; dependable and proactive team player 

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