Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op Overview

Co-op Format

Learn more about Electrical Engineering Technology

Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has a mandatory co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Driver’s License and Vehicle

Please note that some co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. The license requirement (G class, G2 class) varies by position. Some co-op positions may require students to commute.

Co-op Designation

This program offers four co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation. 

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Work Term 1

• Design, construction, testing, installation and preventative maintenance of computer and electronic equipment
• Use instrumentation equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, digital measuring equipment
• Installation, troubleshooting and repair of computer hardware & software
• Prototype development for microcontroller applications
• Microcontroller interfacing and programming using C and Assembly languages
• Digital and analogue circuits design and troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial logic and sensors, and 3-phase motor and control
• PLC programming and implementation, Industrial electronics
• Printed circuit board layout and construction
• Technical support, field service, component sourcing and purchasing
• Technical writing
• Small scale construction projects & use of tools

Work Terms 2, 3 & 4

• Computer aided drafting
• Computer network design, installation, maintenance and management
• Fixed speed AC and DC motor control systems analysis, testing and troubleshooting
• Evaluation testing and modification of electrical systems and metering
• Evaluation, testing and modification of industrial automation systems
• Design, test and modify variable speed AC and DC drive systems
• Analyse, test & design closed loop industrial control systems using analog and digital elements
• Evaluate, test and modify closed loop process control systems
• Design, testing, installation and maintenance of plant automation and control equipment
• Use instrumentation equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, digital measuring equipment on industrial equipment
• Prototype development in industrial electronics
• Interpretation and analysis of electrical/electronic power
• Protection and control system schematics
• System modifications and schematic preparation
• Protection co-ordination and evaluation
• Polyphase meter and protective relay calibration
• Digital control equipment design & support
• Technical writing

For further information, please contact:

Blair Goodman, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2168
Email: blair.goodman [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Blair Goodman)