Electrical Engineering Co‑op

Wexxar Packaging; Richmond; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMach seeks an engineering student or technician to support electrical design and automation tasks. You’ll assist with schematics, P&IDs, panel layouts using SolidWorks Electrical, and contribute to PLC/HMI development.

This role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and teamwork, offering a pathway to grow in a fast-paced engineering environment while applying fundamentals of electrical engineering in real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Technician program in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics.
• Understanding of circuit design, motor controls, and basic electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MS Office, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or PLC software (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Strong analytical skills, a curious mindset for troubleshooting, and good communication skills for working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting: Assist with electrical schematic design, P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), and control panel layouts using Solidworks Electrical.
• PLC/HMI Development: Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and debugging Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Testing & Commissioning: Participate in testing control panels and field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow sensors).
• Documentation: Create or update technical manuals, datasheets, and engineering project documentation.
• Troubleshooting: Assist field technicians in identifying and resolving electrical malfunctions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting mindset

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Technician program in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

PLC software (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

MS Office

Job description

About The Company

At ProMach, we look for people who want to shine. Here, you can grow your career, share bold ideas, and make a real impact. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Core Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting: Assist with electrical schematic design, P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), and control panel layouts using Solidworks Electrical.
• PLC/HMI Development: Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and debugging Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Testing & Commissioning: Participate in testing control panels and field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow sensors).
• Documentation: Create or update technical manuals, datasheets, and engineering project documentation.
• Troubleshooting: Assist field technicians in identifying and resolving electrical malfunctions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Technician program in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of circuit design, motor controls, and basic electrical systems.
• Software Skills: Familiarity with MS Office, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or PLC software (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Traits: Strong analytical skills, a curious mindset for troubleshooting, and good communication skills for working in a team environment.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. Curious about life at ProMach? Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of something that lasts.