Apex Order Pickup Solutions is looking for an Electrical Engineer Co-op to join the team at our global headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Are you looking for a terrific opportunity to become a key electrical technical contributor on various exciting new development initiatives in the IoT & SaaS space? We leverage many of the latest emerging technologies to bring a seamless handoff of goods & materials to end users around the globe, while working on new additions to our already deep & innovative portfolio of real-world solutions that touch millions of users. 
  Apex Order Pickup Solutions builds automated smart locker systems that make order handoff fast, secure, and predictable.  Our technology replaces crowded counters and unsecured shelves with streamlined, self-serve pickup that reduces lines, eases labor strain, and improves order accuracy for both operators and guests. We serve restaurants, colleges and universities, airports, casinos, healthcare facilities, retail, and other high-volume environments with solutions that scale and integrate with existing ordering and POS systems. At Apex, our growth comes from teams who take ownership, solve real problems, and raise the standard for modern pickup. We’re building what the industry will soon consider essential. Be part of the team shaping what’s next.
What you will be doing: 
As an Electrical Engineer Co-op, you are responsible for supporting the hardware development & selection of state-of-the-art electronic elements within the overall systems design while keeping manufacturability in mind. This includes design, analysis, testing, & rapid prototyping. The desired deliverables are as follows: 

• Generate harness designs for supporting cable routing & component mounting.  
• Supports the development of component & harness 3D CAD models. 
• Supports production of component to system level 2D schematics & drawings. 
• Supports the production of component PCB designs to hand off completed Gerber files. 
• Generate product designs of digital/analog hardware incorporating ethernet, serial communication protocols, processors, memory, power distribution, wireless communications, image processing, etc.... 
• Establish component level requirements. 
• Perform basic component level DFMEA analysis as needed. 
• Review component suppliers’ control & test plans. 
• Create production intent rapid prototypes as needed. 
• Supporting the development of component validation & verification specifications.  
• Supporting the development of component production specifications including in process & end of line testing.  

What you will bring: 

• Active enrollment in a B.S. degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree field. 
• Exposure to CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Altium, AutoCAD, etc.... 
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. 
• A willingness to learn quickly. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience with various tools for creation of prototypes & troubleshooting. (Ex. Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Function Generators, Spectrum Analyzer, Crimping Tools, Soldering Iron, Wire Strippers, etc....) 
• Experience with Altium software. 
• Exposure or experience with creation of systems schematics, PCB, & harness designs.
• Exposure to designing & building low voltage harnesses. 
• Exposure to analog & digital circuit design theory. 
• Exposure to electrical standards such as WHMA. 
• Exposure to coding languages such as C, C++, Java, & Python. 
• Exposure to working with cameras & image sensing.  
• Exposure to working with wireless technologies. (Ex. Bluetooth & WIFI) 

Work environment: 

• Physical Demands: Frequently requires handling with repetitive motions of materials weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Projects: We thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting where every day brings new challenges. Our team members juggle multiple projects simultaneously, adapt quickly to changing priorities, & take on new initiatives with agility. 
• Travel: Less than 10% of the time. 

Apex Order Pickup Solutions offers: 

• Competitive rates. 
• Hybrid work schedule, we work together in the office Tuesday- Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday (as schedules permit). 
• Accommodating scheduling for student success. 

 Apex Order Pickup Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.