Automation & Controls Engineering Co-Op — Hands-On PLC/HMI

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Paid opportunities based on college class standing

Housing support and travel reimbursement

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineering Co-Op in North Carolina. The role involves supporting PLC and HMI/SCADA activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment and offers hands-on learning with Controls Engineers. Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and have exposure to PLC programming tasks. This position provides competitive pay and benefits including retirement savings and housing support.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Exposure to PLC concepts and logic.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC programming tasks under engineering review.
• Support troubleshooting of automation equipment.
• Document system configurations and standard work instructions.

Skills

PLC programming

Basic understanding of sensors

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Problem-solving mindset

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

HMI/SCADA platforms

Basic programming skills (Python, SQL, C/C++)

Job description

A leading automotive company is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineering Co-Op in North Carolina. The role involves supporting PLC and HMI/SCADA activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment and offers hands-on learning with Controls Engineers. Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and have exposure to PLC programming tasks. This position provides competitive pay and benefits including retirement savings and housing support.