About the role#
Dematic is hiring a Controls Engineer Co-Op to join our team in Grand Rapids. This is a full-time, paid position for students who want to gain hands-on experience with supply chain automation technology. You will work directly with project implementation teams and participate in professional development sessions.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the planning and execution of daily engineering tasks.
- Develop layout and electrical schematic drawings using Maestro and AutoCAD-E.
- Create bills of material.
- Learn to identify controls components and determine their placement in system designs.
- Study the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and gain experience in programming them.
- Travel to job sites across North America to assist with commissioning equipment and systems.
- Identify and solve routine problems as they arise.
- Seek guidance from experienced team members when you encounter non-routine challenges.
What you'll need#
- You are a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- You have experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or similar modeling software.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- You show a basic understanding of professional engineering principles.
- You are proactive, diligent, and self-motivated.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy working in collaborative teams.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site at our office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- This is a rolling, full-time co-op position.
About Dematic
Dematic provides intelligent automation for supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution. The company designs and builds material handling equipment and software to support warehouse operations. Founded in 1819, it operates globally as a member of the KION Group. Dematic is headquartered in Atlanta and employs over 9,000 people.
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