Engineering Co-Op Student; Controls-Automation

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Intern / Co-op (Controls/Automation)

Full-time: A student who works more than 30 hours a week
Part-time: A student who works no less than 19.9 hours a week, but between 20 and 29.9 hours.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Operations and Controls Engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment through hands‑on activities related to the validation and documentation of engineering changes
• Complete engineering assignments associated with process changes and improvements and accurate traceability data collection
• Assist experienced engineers with engineering analysis and support engineering projects using procedures and engineering principles
• Participate in team discussions, offering a unique viewpoint based on knowledge and experience
• Take an active role in projects becoming familiar with machine controls and ZF processes and procedures
• May prepare simple technical documentation or reports to assist with ongoing engineering projects
• Prepare engaging presentations, summaries and/or process briefs to share with the cross‑functional team and Engineering and Operations Management

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Experience taking an active role in group activities
• Understand engineering fundamentals and methods
• Hands‑on approach
• Self‑motivated and engaged in every activity

Education:

Currently pursuing an engineering degree with GPA minumum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

ZF LIFETEC Mesa Operations screening process includes a substance abuse screening test, ATF lifetime background check, and verification of eligibility for employment. U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required.

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Engineering Co‑Op Student (Controls-Automation) and apply now!

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