Electrical & Computer Engineering Co-ops

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Who hires Electrical and Computer Engineering co-ops?
Some recent companies include: AMD Analog Devices Applied Materials ARM Boeing BWXT Pantex Caterpillar Center for Electromechanics CenterPoint Energy ExxonMobil Freescale Semiconductor Freese & Nichols General Motors	Halliburton Hewlett Packard IBM Ingersoll Rand Intel Kimberly-Clark Lockheed Martin Lyondell-Citgo Refining Motorola National Instruments NASA Johnson Space Center Texas Instruments United Space Alliance UT Medical Branch
What do ECE co-ops do? UT Austin’s Electrical and Computer Engineering co-ops have: Evaluated microprocessor speed and troubleshot problem processors to refine the production process (AMD). Analyzed and further developed capabilities of the Atomic Force Microscope, for profiling substances used in semiconductor production (AMD). Written and implemented a ladder logic program to control conveyors on the production line (Kimberly-Clark). What do ECE co-ops have to say about their experience? “Participating in the Co-op Program has been the best decision I have made throughout my college career. After I finished my third year as an EE major, I was not sure what technical areas to choose. I wasn’t even sure if engineering was the career for me. After coming to work at Freese & Nichols, I am now certain that Power Systems engineering is what I want to study. I love this job and I would love to make it my career. I am also excited about taking my technical area classes, which I had been dreading before working as a Co-op. I have learned so much and have gained very valuable experience.” – Teresa Torres, EE at Freese & Nichols Special Advising Information Due to recent changes in the ECE technical elective requirements, all ECE co-ops should consult their department advising office to determine how the co-op course will be counted toward their degree. Co-op experience can count toward Professional Engineering licensure.