Automation & Controls Engineer Co-op​/Intern

At Re:

Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

At Re:

Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

At Re:

Build Optimation, we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers, combined with 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, allows us to provide full turnkey solutions—from initial concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
As part of Re:

Build Manufacturing, we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a specialized firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing, offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance.
At Re:

Build Optimation, we believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation, process control, and engineered systems.

Re:

Build Optimation is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer Co-op/Intern who is eager to apply their engineering education to real-world industrial automation projects. You’ll work alongside engineering, design, trades, and project management teams while gaining hands-on experience supporting client-facing projects across a range of industries.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re curious, organized, and comfortable learning through both technical problem-solving and hands-on project work. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute across the automation project lifecycle while working closely with a senior or principal engineer who will support your technical and professional development.
This opportunity is available for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027 and requires the ability to work on-site in Rochester, NY and/or Rush, NY
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• Support automation projects from requirements gathering and functional specifications through design, programming, fabrication, and troubleshooting.
• Develop control system architectures, P&IDs, and instrumentation and automation equipment specifications.
• Create electrical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop PLC code and configure HMI applications with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Create bills of materials and support equipment and component selection.
• Research and apply relevant electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL508A.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Participate in internal and client project meetings and design reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers and…