What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Coop position at Goodway Technologies?
Company Description Goodway Technologies manufactures specialized industrial maintenance products for markets such as HVAC, energy, maritime, manufacturing, and food and beverage production. Since 1966, the company’s technology-driven solutions have helped contractors, engineers, and maintenance professionals worldwide perform routine maintenance more quickly, safely, and efficiently. From its 60,000-square-foot ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Stamford, CT, Goodway designs and ships equipment used for HVAC system care, plant machinery upkeep, hazardous material cleanup, and other industrial needs. Its product lines include tube cleaning systems, industrial vacuums, cooling tower maintenance systems, dry steam sanitation solutions, descaling systems, coil and hose cleaning systems, and related tools that support high standards of facility performance.
Role Description The Electro-Mechanical Coop is an internship role based on-site at Goodway Technologies’ Stamford, CT facility. This position supports engineering and maintenance teams with tasks such as assisting in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment and components. Daily responsibilities may include performing basic mechanical and electrical inspections, documenting findings, updating drawings or models under supervision, and preparing parts or tools for production and service work. The Coop will help develop new products as well as maintain production equipment, support continuous improvement activities, and collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians. This role offers hands-on learning in an industrial environment and exposure to product development, manufacturing processes, and preventive maintenance practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist in conceptual design and engineering of components and assemblies
· Support CAD modeling and drafting (SolidWorks preferred)
· Assisted in the design, assembly, and testing of electrical control and mechanical system prototypes, and documented test procedures, results, and recommendations.
· Assist with Bills of Materials, SOPs and engineering documentation
· Support troubleshooting of production and field issues
· Aid in fixture design and production support activities
· Assist in quality checks and inspection of components
· Support cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, and service
Qualifications
· Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Micro-Electrical Engineering or related field
· Basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferred)
· Knowledge of electrical wiring and soldering.
· Prefer experience with PCBAs, Arduinos, BLDC and brushed motor controls.
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Experience with Hand tools and willingness to learn
- Exposure to Automotive or similar mechanical systems, demonstrating practical hands-on skills with tools and mechanical components.
· Ability to read engineering drawings
· Good communication and organizational skills
This position provides valuable real-world experience in engineering design, prototyping, and manufacturing within a fast-paced industrial environment.