Controls & IT College Co-Op

Job Description Summary

Controls & IT Co-Op will support both the Controls Engineering and Information Technology in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role provides hands‑on experience in automation systems, industrial controls, and IT infrastructure while contributing to continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and system optimization initiatives.

Controls & IT College Co-Op

• Assist in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Support machine uptime by helping diagnose electrical and controls‑related issues
• Participate in PLC programming updates and documentation
• Assist with robot programming and troubleshooting
• Support preventative maintenance activities on automated systems
• Help implement continuous improvement and process optimization projects
• All other duties as assigned

• Provide support for shop floor PCs, printers, scanners, label machines, radios, etc.
• Assist with network troubleshooting for connectivity, IP configurations, etc.
• Support user account management for all team members to also include permissions, access.
• Help maintain IT documentation, asset tracking, and system backups
• Assist with software installations, updates, and cybersecurity best practices, and IT4.
• All other duties as required.

• Enrolled fulltime in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Available to work a minimum 25 hours each week year‑round
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Basic understanding of PLCs and industrial automation
• Familiarity with electrical systems and schematics
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or another characteristic protected by law.

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