Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
The Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op performs increasingly complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Assignments may vary and may include assisting with automation and controls engineering and developing DCS, PLC, and HMI systems, depending on project availability. Opportunities may be available for on-site support. The work is performed under direct supervision and in close collaboration with teammates. The co-op assists with preliminary and detailed engineering work, including estimates, calculations, spreadsheets, reports, drawings, and sketches. The role also supports engineers and specialists with routine layout and detailing problems and contributes to finding simple, efficient solutions to engineering tasks. The position is intended for a student currently enrolled in an accredited university’s Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, with a GPA of 2.7 or above. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering at an accredited university.
- GPA of 2.7 or above.
- Ability to learn new skills in a timely manner.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accurately estimate task completion and forecast hours required for assignments.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Complete assignments on schedule.
- Learn and use automation engineering design standards.
- Assist with problem solving to identify simple, efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
- Assist in producing estimate-level preliminary designs.
- Assist in producing detailed design calculations, spreadsheets, reports, drawings, and sketches for projects.
- Assist engineers and specialists in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
- Forecast the hours needed to complete assignments and estimate task completion accurately.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Personal paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Other benefits for eligible Teammates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
