Co-Op, Automation & Controls Engineering (San Antonio)

Barry-Wehmiller•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Please Note: This posting is for a 6-month, full-time, co-op position based in our San Antonio, TX office. Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join BW Design Group as an Co-Op in Controls Engineering, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. BW Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #9 in the 2025 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which BW Design Group won in 2023! In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

The ability to organize and support multiple project responsibilities while staying flexible and attentive to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills that help you collaborate effectively with teammates, leaders, clients, and vendor partners
A willingness to travel for installation, start‑up, onsite project support, team meetings, and company‑sponsored learning opportunities
Enrollment in a bachelor’s program in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, chemical, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline

Nice To Haves

Co‑op, internship, or project experience related to electrical engineering, automation, PLC programming, or industrial controls (preferred)
Exposure to or interest in high‑tech environments such as semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or high‑speed manufacturing industries (preferred)
Familiarity with programming concepts, electrical design principles, or tools and software commonly used in controls engineering

Responsibilities

Apply your growing knowledge of programming, electrical design, and engineering problem‑solving to modern manufacturing and automation systems
Assist in the design, programming, and troubleshooting of automated machinery and line control systems that support safe, efficient production
Help develop PLC logic, design industrial controller programs, and contribute to the creation of intuitive human‑machine interfaces (HMIs)
Support electrical design tasks such as drafting and updating control panel layouts, reviewing wiring schematics, and assisting with component selection
Contribute to the development of user applications that monitor and control the production of consumer goods, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in evaluating how products move through automated lines and help design control systems that provide real‑time operational feedback
Work both independently and alongside project teams to support capital projects, system upgrades, and facility expansions
Collaborate with engineers, vendors, contractors, and integrators to gather technical information, support project execution, and maintain clear communication
Travel as needed to client sites to support design, installation, start‑up, or troubleshooting activities under close mentorship from experienced engineers
Make a meaningful impact by conducting yourself with integrity, contributing to a supportive team culture, and strengthening the relationships we build with our clients