Automation Engineering Co-op

Boston Beer Co.; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Beer Company in Pennsylvania is offering a co-op opportunity in automation engineering. You will assist with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and documentation while supporting commissioning and validation of automation projects.

Responsibilities include collecting production data, maintaining controls documentation, and aiding in maintenance initiatives to improve safety and throughput.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with automation focus, or related engineering discipline.
• Must continue to be enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Support commissioning and validation of automation projects.
• Collect and analyze production, downtime, and equipment performance data.
• Develop and maintain electrical, network, and controls documentation.
• Assist with industrial network troubleshooting and device integration.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Help implement process improvements focused on safety, quality, throughput, and OEE.
• Create visualizations for operational performance metrics.
• Support upgrades and integrations involving sensors, barcode readers, printers, vision systems, and other plant automation equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with automation focus

Related engineering discipline

Tools

Workfront

Job description

• Assist with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and documentation.


• Support commissioning and validation of automation projects.


• Collect and analyze production, downtime, and equipment performance data.


• Develop and maintain electrical, network, and controls documentation.


• Assist with industrial network troubleshooting and device integration.


• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.


• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.


• Help implement process improvements focused on safety, quality, throughput, and OEE.


• Create visualizations for operational performance metrics.


• Support upgrades and integrations involving sensors, barcode readers, printers, vision systems, and other plant automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and documentation.


• Support commissioning and validation of automation projects.


• Collect and analyze production, downtime, and equipment performance data.


• Develop and maintain electrical, network, and controls documentation.


• Assist with industrial network troubleshooting and device integration.


• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.


• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.


• Help implement process improvements focused on safety, quality, throughput, and OEE.


• Create visualizations for operational performance metrics.


• Support upgrades and integrations involving sensors, barcode readers, printers, vision systems, and other plant automation equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support process improvements and data accuracy initiatives.


• Assist with troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturing and automation systems.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful completion of project deliverables.

Administrative & Project Work

• Maintain documentation and project records.


• Participate in engineering projects and special initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
  
  
  
  • Electrical Engineering
  
  
  • Automation Engineering
  
  
  • Computer Engineering
  
  
  • Mechanical Engineering with automation focus
  
  
  • Related engineering discipline
  
  
  
  


• Must continue to be enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.


• Experience working with cross-functional teams and operational stakeholders.


• Excellent communication and teamwork.


• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming in a manufacturing environment.


• Opportunities to collaborate with engineering and operations teams to solve real-world manufacturing challenges.


• Experience using workflow and project management tools, including Workfront, to manage and execute deliverables.


• Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills that support future careers in electrical engineering, controls engineering, and industrial automation.


• Mentorship and networking opportunities with engineering professionals and business leaders.


• Manufacturing data analytics.


• Capital project execution.


• Equipment commissioning and startup support.


• Continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.

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