2026 Summer Co-Op: Controls Commissioning Engineer

TGW Logistics Group • Grand Rapids, MI

81d • $19

About The Position

This internship role is designed for junior or senior-level students in Electric or Computer Engineering, providing hands-on experience with the design and implementation of System PLC Code, controls networks, and integrated motion controllers. Interns will gain working knowledge of AutoCAD-E or EPLAN CAD software and experience with hardware and software applications for Allen Bradley, SIEMENS, or Schneider PLC platforms. Effective communication with TGW customers is essential, and interns should be willing to travel to customer sites as project schedules allow.

Requirements

• Must be a junior or senior-level student in Electric or Computer Engineering.
• Basic electrical circuit understanding and basic ability to read e-drawings.
• Effective problem-solving methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Learn TGW and industry technologies and products.
• Understand controls hardware/software design and implementation.
• Utilize controls subsystem installation, commissioning test procedures and checklists for controls hardware and software (PLC), HMI’s and SCADA.
• Provide support for subsystem electrical installation, interface testing, training, and startup.
• Support other departments within TGW Systems as needed.
• Effectively plan daily tasks with time critical awareness.
• Prepare project status reports and project summaries as required by supervisor.
• Travel to customer sites as project schedule allows and increased per rotation.

Benefits

• Compensation of $19/hour.
• Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees