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Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.
Standex Electronics designs custom engineered solutions across sensing, switching, and power magnetics for high-reliability applications.
Organized around three strategic platforms-DETECT, GRID, and EDGE-we design and manufacture technologies that enable precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion, and advanced electronic performance. Our solutions support the global acceleration of electrification, expand energy infrastructure, and power next-generation technologies across critical markets. We drive growth through new product development, deeper engagement with customers' engineering, geographic expansion, and targeted acquisitions.
Our global manufacturing footprint spans the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and India.
The Electrical Engineering Co-op will complete electrical engineering-related tasks in support of the Engineering department in the development and production of magnetic products with a focus on transformers and inductors. The position will allow for exposure to the technology, test processes, and manufacturing environment at Standex Electronics and will aid in the professional development of the co-op.
What You'll Do

• Learn the basics of transformer and inductor design.
• Review customer inputs, generate design outputs, and perform component verification.
• Assist with prototyping activities, complete bill of materials, and engineering drawings designs under supervision.
• Perform hands-on testing, modeling, and analysis.
• Partner with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to collectively create/enhance tools for improved design accuracy.

Recommended Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Familiar with testing equipment (Oscilloscope, LCR, DMM, PSU)
• SPICE
• Soldering

Preferred Curriculum

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (EE/EET/ME)

What We Value

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of completing test and engineering reports and presentations.
• Dedication to continuous learning and active engagement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.