Spring 2027 Controls Engineering Co-Op

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Wickliffe, OH

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About The Position

This co-op position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in automation, instrumentation, and controls projects within a manufacturing facility. The co-op student will work closely with Controls Engineers and other teams to support the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of various automation systems. This role provides exposure to PLC and HMI programming, data analysis, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as robotic automation systems. It's an excellent chance to learn about industrial control systems, data acquisition, and engineering practices in a real-world setting.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, or programming languages such as C#, Visual Basic, Python, or similar is a plus.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Gain exposure to robotic automation systems, including Fanuc robots and automated manufacturing cells.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern