Automation Engineer Co-Op

Champion Technology Services, Inc; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Technology Services, Inc is seeking an Automation Engineer Co-Op to support engineering teams in the design, development, testing and maintenance of automation systems. The role involves contributing to project kickoff, design, configuration, installation and close-out documentation.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college with a 3.0+ GPA, have interest in automation/robotics, and possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Interest in automation, robotics or technical systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of automation systems within a team.
• Modify and maintain automation systems.
• Test, troubleshoot and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Write computer and automation software as needed.
• Support project installation, commissioning, and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Flexibility/adaptability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university (GPA ≥ 3.0)

Job description

The Automation Engineer Co-Op assists and shadows the engineers as they complete the following job functions. The Automation Engineer Co-Op will be required to perform some or all of these job functions as he/she becomes more experience.

Primary Job Functions

• Entry level design and development of automation systems within a team.
• Modifies and maintains automation systems.
• Tests, troubleshoots and provides solutions to technical problems.
• Writes computer and automation software and programs as necessary.
• Contributes to project installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting.

Participate in the following project tasks:

• Project Kickoff
• System Design / Procurement
• Programming / Configuration
• Close-out Documentation

Contributes to overall compliance and quality of projects.

Manages time and expenses within allotted project budget.

Provides project level consultancy and client service.

Strong communication skills, especially during sensitive situations.

Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations.

Demonstrates a passion for the business and its success.

Clear and concise verbal and written communication.

Demonstrates a focus on customer service and attention to detail.

Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal, peer and process improvement.

Fosters positive energy, creativity and teamwork across all departments/locations with a goal of furthering the company values and to support the company mission.

Requirements

• Presently attending an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Interest in computer programming, automation controls, robotics or other highly technical systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull and lift 50+lbs for an extended period.
• Available for after-hours, weekend and holidays.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.