R&D Hardware Engineering Co-Op

Your Future Starts with Qualitrol

Come work for one of the largest, most trusted, provider of Monitors, Sensors, and Gauges for Power Generation, Power Distribution and Renewable Energy. It's our job to provide the hardware and software tools that allow our customers to "keep the lights on" around the globe! Our coveted Co-Op program will allow you to take on real world challenges with some of the top Engineers and Students in the region. Our Co-Ops participate in projects that directly contribute to the success of Qualitrol. Depending on your interest, you may work on engineering projects in Research & Development, Manufacturing, Product Management, Customer Applications, or Supply Chain.

Your Future Starts with Qualitrol

Qualitrol is looking to hire one additional Co-Op for our June – December 2025 class. Our coveted Co-Op program will allow you to take on real world challenges with some of the top Engineers and Students in the region. You will be asked to participate in projects that directly contribute to the success of Qualitrol.

This position will be part of our Research and Development team, responsible for all NPI designs and the sustainment of current products. In this role, you will assist the Hardware Engineering team in day-to-day tasks such as engineering change notices, component/assembly designs, qualification of alternate components, testing, and other engineering functions. You'll gain hands-on experience with hardware design and development, including circuit design, PCB layout, and prototyping.

Additionally, you'll collaborate with various business sectors such as Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Application Engineering, providing an in-depth understanding of our products and their applications. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to innovative hardware solutions

We Really Are Different

• At Qualitrol, you will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside other passionate students. We typically have 6-10 Co-Ops working onsite in our Fairport facility at any given time.

• Qualitrol genuinely values your new and unique perspective that our more senior associates and engineers may not have. You will be working on projects that have a major impact to our products and customers.

• Our Co-Op Mentors are selected due to their passion for working with students.

• We work together and play together. Qualitrol provides a variety of engaging activities for our associates to participate in. They enjoy taking part in community service efforts, team building activities, local sports games, BINGO and more!!

• Qualitrol has a culture of absolute inclusion and diversity. We recognize and celebrate our differences, by taking the time to educate and empower one another.

Early Career Leadership Program (ECLP) Qualitrol hires our top Co-Ops each year to join our Early Career Leadership Program after they graduate. This rotational program will allow our new grads the opportunity to work in different functions and potentially different geographies (Toronto and United Kingdom). Click to learn more about that program.

About You

• On track to graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 2025/2026 and are majoring in any Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Industrial/Operations Management, Supply Chain, or other related degree program.

• You love learning and can adapt to fast-paced and continually changing environments.

• You think analytically and have a strong internal drive to deliver results.

• You are a team-player with highly effective communication skills.

• You may aspire to grow into a leadership role in the future.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Pay Range
The hourly range for this position (in local currency) is 20.00-40.00/hour.

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

The hourly range for this position (in local currency) is 20.00-40.00/hour.