Automation Engineering Co-op: PLC & DataDriven Improvement

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

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.