Controls & IT College Co-Op

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Controls & IT Co-Op will support both the Controls Engineering and Information Technology in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on experience in automation systems, industrial controls, and IT infrastructure while contributing to continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and system optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Enrolled fulltime in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Available to work a minimum 25 hours each week year-round
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Basic understanding of PLCs and industrial automation
• Familiarity with electrical systems and schematics
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Support machine uptime by helping diagnose electrical and controls-related issues
• Participate in PLC programming updates and documentation
• Assist with robot programming and troubleshooting
• Support preventative maintenance activities on automated systems
• Help implement continuous improvement and process optimization projects
• All other duties as assigned
• Provide support for shop floor for PCs, printers, scanners, label machines, radios, etc.
• Assist with network troubleshooting for connectivity, IP configurations, etc.
• Support user account management for all team member to also include permissions, access.
• Help maintain IT documentation, asset tracking, and system backups
• Assist with software installations, updates, and cybersecurity best practices, and IT4.
• All other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed