What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Op Associate position at OMRON?
Work at OMRON!
Omron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation-Americas, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL, is the industrial automation subsidiary of Omron Corporation, an $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.
What to Expect in our Co-op Program:
Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Omron co-ops are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders. Omron offers a chance to work in multiple areas of our Automation business; you will have the chance to work with our Manufacturing Team, Technical Sales, Product Marketing, Application Engineers, and many others.
Hours. Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Our co-ops are a key talent pipeline for full-time employment opportunities after graduation.
- Community Awareness includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
Co-Op Program:
Gain relevant on-the-job experience in our rotational Co-op Program.
- Manufacturing: Co-ops will have hands-on, practical experience – observing various roles within manufacturing.
- Engineering Services: Co-ops will be able to leverage previous exposure to OMRON products and see them in real-world applications. Providing a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle from production to end-use.
- Marketing: Co-Ops work within the Marketing team to gain an understanding of concepts such as product marketing, industry trends, and marketing communications.
- Sales Engineer: Co-ops work one-on-one with our Sales and Application Engineers to better understand our customers' needs.
Who you are:
You balance planning with actions. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You solicit both input and discussion. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You learn to streamline processes and cut out redundancy.
Required Education, Skills, & Experience:
- Undergraduate Student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, and Computer Engineering from Clemson University.
- Completion of at least 3 semesters of coursework
- Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
- Ability to work independently, learn new tasks/handle multiple tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines, and show strong self-motivation and initiative.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
