Co-Op System Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Onsite at a customer location in Brooksville, Florida, United States. Regular work is required in an active warehouse environment, with driving and/or flying to client locations and company headquarters.

Base pay: $25.00–$32.45 per hour, varying by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered robotic and software platforms for high-density warehouse automation and supply chain operations.

What you will do

• Monitor system health and troubleshoot operational, mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software-related issues.
• Shadow experienced System Engineers, learn end-to-end material flow, and support system tickets and site activities.
• Analyze alarms, performance metrics, and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Document issues, explain technical information to site teams and customers, and collaborate with engineering and support teams.
• Assist with escalations for production-impacting problems and coordinate follow-up actions through resolution.
• Own a scoped continuous improvement project using site data to address a recurring operational need and measure results.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, controls, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: PLCs, SQL, Linux, Python, Power BI, Excel, data visualization, or continuous improvement practices.
• Hands-on interest or experience assembling, operating, testing, or troubleshooting robotics and electromechanical equipment through coursework, projects, clubs, or prior work.
• Ability to analyze data, organize findings, and translate observations into practical recommendations or actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Curiosity, a bias for action, and willingness to ask questions, learn unfamiliar equipment, and contribute in a fast-paced customer-site environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.
• Ability to work at heights up to 45 feet, in restrictive areas of 24 inches, in temperatures from 32 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and while standing or walking for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to safely and efficiently lift items up to 60 pounds and move items up to 80 pounds, with occasional or continuous physical movements including bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, gripping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to follow OSHA, hirify.global, and customer safety processes and procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Spring co-op term runs from January through May 2027.
• Mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and student community events are provided.
• Transportation and housing benefits are available for students who meet relocation requirements.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and other benefits are included in the compensation package.
• Business travel expenses are reimbursed according to program guidelines; eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card, though a personal card may be needed during onboarding.
• Work takes place with onsite customers and cross-functional engineering and support teams in an active warehouse environment.