About the role#
The Rotational Engineering Co-Op program offers a hands-on experience across automation and control engineering. Over 18 to 24 months, you will rotate through three core areas: Panel Shop and Field Services, Applications Projects and Upgrades, and Advanced Automation Services. This program builds expertise in hardware, electrical systems, software, and field engineering through immersive learning in both shop and customer environments.
What you'll do#
- Build and wire electrical control panels from the ground up, including schematics and quality testing.
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades at customer sites.
- Configure control systems and support project execution from design through commissioning.
- Optimize control system performance through alarm rationalization and HMI design.
- Collaborate with sales professionals to develop customer solutions and understand business needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
- Status as a sophomore on track to begin your junior year.
- A minimum 2.8 GPA.
- Pursuing a degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Stafford, Texas.
- Term: Fall 2027 (August 30 to December 17, 2027).
- Commitment: Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, on-site.
- This is a paid position.
About Puffer-Sweiven
Puffer-Sweiven operates in the automation machinery manufacturing industry. Founded in 1945, the company is based in Stafford, Texas. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm provides equipment and services for process control, safety, and reliability to facilities in the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas. It also functions as a local business partner for Emerson.
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