Rotational Engineering Co-Op program - Fall 2027

Puffer-Sweiven • Stafford, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rotational Engineering Co-Op Program is designed to give students a comprehensive, hands-on experience across multiple facets of automation and control engineering. Over 18–24 months, participants rotate through three core areas: (1) Panel Shop & Field Services (2) Applications Projects & Upgrades (3) Advanced Automation Services, building expertise in hardware, electrical systems, software, and field engineering. Each rotation offers immersive learning opportunities, blending technical training with real-world problem-solving in both shop and customer environments. By the end of the program, students will have enhanced their technical proficiency, collaborated with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and engaged in activities such as system commissioning, cybersecurity enhancements, and modernization of legacy systems. This experience not only develops engineering skills but also strengthens communication, leadership, and customer-facing capabilities. Successful participants may be offered a full-time role aligned with their strengths and career aspirations, making this program an ideal launchpad for a future in industrial automation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
• Current sophomores who are on track to begin their junior year at the start of the Co-Op program.
• Majors: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels from the ground up, mastering schematics, precision wiring, and quality testing.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and support system upgrades at customer sites.
• Interpret automation documentation, configure DeltaV systems, and bridge the gap between hardware and software while supporting project execution from design through commissioning.
• Optimize control system performance and operation effectiveness through alarm rationalization, high-performance human machine interface design, advanced visualization techniques and digital twin operator training simulations.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity strategies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with sales professionals to understand customer needs, develop solutions, and build relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern