Faculty of Engineering students secure competitive co-op jobs in industries across the world.
Co-op is an opportunity to study a discipline you are interested in while trying different jobs. Regardless of engineering program or major, every student’s co-op experience is different.
Faculty of Engineering students use creative problem solving and apply technical skills in a variety of professional environments.
This list of sample co-op jobs is organized by program and includes descriptions based on real co-op work term positions held by Waterloo students. We have not included employer names to maintain employer confidentiality. This list is intended to help you understand what your co-op pathway may look like based on your program. However, you should explore diverse employment opportunities throughout your six work terms.
Recent engineering co-op experiences
Robotics and relocation: balancing work, school and side projects
By: Lauren Ballard | 6.5 min read
Komal Vachhani (she/her) is a third-year Computer Engineering student. She speaks about her experience working in the robotics field and how to make the most of living in new places.
Diversifying my skill set: exploring different engineering industries
By: Alison Chase | 5 min read
Lucas DeMello (he/him) is a Biomedical Engineering student in his 3B term. He has participated in a variety of unique opportunities through co-op, from designing scoreboards to helping alleviate world hunger with machine learning. Lucas also shares how he copes with living away from home.
Expanding your horizons: A grad student's guide on how to find your niche industry
By: Lauren Ballard | 5 min read
Bhagya Chandani (he/him) is a Master of Management Sciences student. He speaks about how he approached co-op when he already had more than three years of work experience across various industries.