Automation & Controls Engineer Co-op/Intern
Core
Support automation projects from requirements gathering through design, programming, fabrication, and troubleshooting for custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineer Co-op/Intern
Builds
Custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems for clients in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing.
Domain
Industrial automation, chemical process systems, and engineered systems.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI configuration, electrical schematic design, CAD software proficiency, control system architecture, instrumentation specification, electrical code research (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL508A), BOM creation.
Preferred skills
AutoCAD Electrical, industrial robotics, ISO 9001/CSIA quality systems, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Technologies
Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Schneider PLC platforms, AutoCAD Electrical, HMI applications.
Responsibilities
Develop control system architectures and P&IDs, create electrical drawings and schematics, develop PLC code and configure HMI applications, support fabrication and testing activities, prepare technical reports and specifications, participate in design reviews and client meetings.
Seniority
Intern/Co-op