Controls Engineer Co-Op

GAF•Gainesville, TX

About The Position

GAF’s Co-Opportunity gives students the chance to learn in a real work environment alongside experienced professionals and contribute as integral members of working teams on high-profile projects. This is a full-time co-op assignment for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering. Each assignment lasts a school term, and students may be invited to return for additional terms while continuing their education. Depending on location, GAF offers a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance. The position focuses on material quality assurance and performance, investigation and troubleshooting of problems, quality improvements, technical analysis, and involvement with data flow and technical diagrams. Each rotation typically culminates in a formal report-out presentation to GAF leaders from multiple functional areas. The base hourly rate is $24.00.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum 2.8 GPA and at least sophomore standing.
Problem-solving, project-management, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports.
Computer skills in Google applications.
Basic knowledge of MS Visio and AutoCAD.
Spring–Summer candidates must be able to work full-time for at least six months, January through June 2027; Summer–Fall candidates must be able to work full-time for at least six months, May through December 2027.

Responsibilities

Perform raw material quality assurance activities and assess material performance.
Conduct problem-solving investigations and troubleshooting to identify root causes and ensure countermeasures and recurrence prevention are fully implemented.
Support quality improvement initiatives directly or indirectly with suppliers.
Provide technical support and analytical analysis for material issues.
Participate in developing or working with data flow diagrams and technical diagrams.
Present a formal report-out to GAF leaders from multiple functional areas at the end of each rotation.