Automation/Controls Engineer Internship / Co-Op
About the Job
Our automation/controls engineers work closely with our process, packaging and building engineers to:
· Design and troubleshoot both software and hardware necessary for control systems utilizing PLCs for integration of manufacturing systems.
· Design, diagnose, and troubleshoot network infrastructures - Ethernet, DeviceNet, AS-i, Profibus etc.
· Design, specify, wire, and procure control panel equipment, e.g. safety circuits, I/O, networks, etc.
· Design, specify, and procure electrical equipment, e.g. MCCs, panelboards, transformers, etc.
· Specify, procure, configure, and troubleshoot controls hardware and field instrumentation
· Develop bid documentation for Electrical, Automation, and Low Voltage (network, security) vendors
· Interface and manage installation contractors during construction
Those successful in this role are professional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. This role is client facing and you will spend significant time in our client's facilities during installation and startup/commissioning/qualification phases of a project.
About You
· Junior or senior pursuing a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
· Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Honeywell Systems familiarity
· Visual Basic, SQL, MS ACCESS Database programming skills a plus
· Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, ProfiBus etc)
· Database programming skills a plus
· Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD Required
· Willing to travel to project site 25%+
· GPA: 3.0