Automation Engineering Co-op: Hands-On PLC & HMI

Promega Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Promega Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Engineering Co-op to support design, programming, commissioning, and validation of automated process and machine control systems. You will gain experience with Rockwell PLC and HMI programming, control panel design, BOM development, network design, and system documentation during an eight-month, full-time co-op.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of instruction towards a BS in Engineering.
• Base electrical circuit and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Driven individual with a track record of being a self-starter.
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Some CAD (preferred AutoCad) training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and willingness to leverage emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, program, and implement methods of control and automation to improve operations, minimize costs, maximize efficiency, and improve labor/material utilization.
• Support the commissioning and validation of automated process and machine control systems.
• Investigate and analyze manufacturing processes for automation potential and identify equipment for automation.
• Conceptualize, plan, design and execute Capital Projects related to Industrial Automation, Process Controls and Electrical Distribution.
• Support OT network design and related SCADA software maintenance.
• Assist with GMP documentation and tasks related to engineering projects.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering BS (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Promega Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Engineering Co-op to support design, programming, commissioning, and validation of automated process and machine control systems. You will gain experience with Rockwell PLC and HMI programming, control panel design, BOM development, network design, and system documentation during an eight-month, full-time co-op.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and cross-functional collaboration