IT Co-Op - Specializing in Automation - Spring 2026 Start
About The Position
PCC Airfoils – SMP manufactures military and commercial turbine blades and vanes for aircraft and land-based applications using different materials and super alloys composed primarily of nickel and cobalt to cast the blades and vanes for gas turbine engines. We have two plants located in Wickliffe, OH and Eastlake, OH. For additional company information, please visit our website at www.pccairfoils.com . SUMMARY The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their automation or engineering education. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide an effective learning assignment for the student. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include: The student will apply principles that he or she has learned in school to hands-on situations. The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility throughout his/her co-op experience. Will identify and fix electrical and automation problems. Will attend and participate in weekly departmental meetings. Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects. Participate on project teams for some assigned projects. Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner. Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements. Will work on automation components, PLCs, and HMIs; troubleshooting hardware issues, electrical issues, and logic issues while configuring automation.
Requirements
- Knowledge of electrical engineering
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
- US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- Student pursuing a degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of robotic programming a plus
- Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, VB 6.0, C#, or VB.Net is a plus
Responsibilities
- Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations
- Accomplish performance goals and receive progressive responsibility
- Identify and fix electrical and automation problems
- Attend and participate in weekly departmental meetings
- Take ownership and responsibility for identified projects
- Participate on project teams for some assigned projects
- Work within specifications to meet project goals and objectives
- Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements
- Work on automation components, PLCs, and HMIs; troubleshooting hardware issues, electrical issues, and logic issues while configuring automation
Benefits
- $25.00 per hour/40 hours a week
- Housing stipend OR travel stipend available (if qualifies)
- Opportunity for full time employment upon graduation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
