Process Control Co-Op

Ready to kickstart your career with real-world experience? We're offering a full time spring semester Process Control Co-op in our Richfield, OH office. The selected candidate will collaborate with a team of engineers delivering projects and providing support for our process automation customers on Foxboro and Modicon systems.

• Under the mentorship and direction of senior engineers, the co-op will be part of a high-performance team solving problems for our customers and delivering solutions.
• Learn everyday working on process control and PLC control systems. Troubleshooting, upgrading, set-up/configuring equipment and software, and building applications that will be delivered to our customers. Learn to interpret design inputs like Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, IO lists, and control narratives.
• Collaborating with a senior engineer, build and configure Human Machine Interface screens for operator control/effectiveness based on the design inputs.
• Extensive involvement in testing systems for customers and resolving discrepancies.

• Currently enrolled in a degree program studying Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of two years of completed coursework.
• Proficient in Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2022 environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Excel (data entry, formulas, basic charting)
  • Word (documentation and reporting)
  • Outlook (email and calendar management)
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and computer hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Programming & Controls experience is a plus including:
  • Exposure to process control systems and instrumentation
  • Fundamental knowledge of Foxboro Block Language, ladder logic, or similar control programming languages
  • Ability to read and interpret control logic diagrams, function blocks, and system documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced technical setting.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

• Hands-on experience supporting real projects that impact customers and business outcomes
• Mentorship from professionals who are committed to helping you grow and succeed
• Insight into end-to-end delivery processes spanning capital expenditure to operations
• A welcoming, collaborative team culture where learning is encouraged and contributions matter
• A meaningful opportunity to explore your career interests and build skills that set you up for success

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 23.00 to USD 27.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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