IT Automation Co-Op

SUMMARY

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their automation or engineering education. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide an effective learning assignment for the student.

• The student will apply principles that he or she has learned in school to hands‑on situations.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility throughout his/her co‑op experience.
• Will identify and fix electrical and automation problems.
• Will attend and participate in weekly departmental meetings.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for some assigned projects.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Will work on automation components, PLCs, and HMIs; troubleshooting hardware issues, electrical issues, and logic issues while configuring automation.

• Knowledge of electrical engineering
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of robotic programming a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, VB 6.0, C#, or  is a plus
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

• Student pursuing a degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

• $25.00 per hour/40 hours a week
• Housing stipend OR travel stipend available (if qualifies)
• Opportunity for full time employment upon graduation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.