About the role#
As a Controls Engineering Co-op, you will join a team that provides hands-on engineering experience. You will work alongside experienced controls engineers, technical specialists, and project managers to solve manufacturing, automation, and facility challenges for our clients. This is a full-time, six-month term that offers exposure to the full lifecycle of controls engineering.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and implement automation and control system solutions.
- Assist with PLC programming, HMI development, control panel design, and system documentation.
- Create and update electrical drawings, control narratives, and I/O lists.
- Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, installation, start-up, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Help identify technical issues and evaluate potential solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Availability to complete a full-time, six-month co-op term starting in January or June 2027.
- A willingness to travel based on project needs.
- Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is paid and supports a full-time schedule.
- Work may be performed remotely, on-site at a U.S. office, or at client locations depending on project requirements.
- We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
About Barry-Wehmiller
Barry-Wehmiller is a capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. Founded in 1885, the company operates within the machinery manufacturing industry. It provides services related to packaging, paper converting, and engineering consulting. The organization is based in Saint Louis, Missouri, and maintains a global workforce.
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