Spring 2027 Controls Engineering Co-Op

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Controls Engineers with automation instrumentation and controls projects throughout the facility.
• Support the installation troubleshooting maintenance and improvement of PLC HMI and plant automation systems.
• Participate in programming testing and debugging PLC and HMI applications under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with collecting analyzing and reporting manufacturing process and equipment data.
• Support development and maintenance of technical documentation procedures schematics and project records.
• Work with Controls Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance and Operations teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Help troubleshoot electrical electronic instrumentation and control system issues on production equipment.
• Assist with setup calibration and maintenance of plant instrumentation and automation equipment.
• Gain exposure to robotic automation systems including Fanuc robots and automated manufacturing cells.
• Support data acquisition and plant information systems as needed.
• Participate in safety quality and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project work troubleshooting activities and system modifications.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university and eligible to participate in a co-op program.
• Completed coursework in electrical circuits industrial controls PLCs programming automation or related subjects preferred.
• Interest in manufacturing automation instrumentation robotics and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs HMIs robotics or programming languages such as C# Visual Basic Python or similar is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics troubleshooting techniques and industrial equipment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior internship co-op project or laboratory experience involving automation controls robotics or manufacturing.
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLCs FactoryTalk View Fanuc Robotics or industrial networking concepts.
• Experience using CAD or electrical design software is a plus.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• PLC and HMI programming in a manufacturing environment.
• Industrial instrumentation and process control systems.
• Robotics and automation system operation and troubleshooting.
• Data collection and manufacturing analytics.
• Project management fundamentals and engineering documentation practices.
• Cross-functional collaboration within a world-class manufacturing facility.