Co-Op Engineer - Electrical

Sortation Labs LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sortation Labs LLC in Louisville, KY, seeks a highly motivated Controls Engineer Co-Op to support all phases of control projects under an experienced engineer. You will contribute to concept, design, PLC/HMI programming, panel layouts, and on-site installation and debugging while developing practical CAD and MS Office skills.

Expect to travel to customer facilities as needed and collaborate with a team to deliver reliable control solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of controls concepts and practices.
• Basic programming and design knowledge.
• Basic CAD knowledge.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in concept and research for control projects.
• Support estimation and component selection.
• Design network and panel layouts; assist with wiring diagrams.
• Program PLCs and HMIs; assist in on-site installation and debugging.
• Provide after-sales support under guidance of an experienced engineer.
• Collaborate with project teams and document progress.

Skills

Controls concepts

PLC programming

HMI programming

CAD basics

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Bachelors in Engineering

Pursuing Masters (optional)

Tools

CAD

PLC software

SCADA

Electrical design

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

JOB TITLE: Controls Engineer Co-Op

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE: October 1, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controls Engineer Co-Op is responsible for assisting in the support of all phases of a controls project to include assistance in concept and research, estimating support, component selection, network design, panel design, layout, device troubleshooting, PLC and HMI programming; on-site installation and debug; and after-sales support while working under an experienced engineer and an established set of guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to use computer software for design engineering and PLC and HMI programming.
• Capable of basic trouble shooting of a system and communicate status – verbally and written.
• Assist and support the process for designing and delivering successful control.
• Support in designing and developing layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power and control distribution.
• Assist in the production of detailed schematics.
• Support the Systems Checklist for projects during field installation and startup.
• Assist with Systems documentation and manual creation
• Assist in the development of electrical diagrams.
• Be a valuable contributor to project teams.
• Communicate with other team members effectively
• Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office setting and field locations.
• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
• Travel up to 50%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive typing/data entry
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE: This position offers a flexible work schedule. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the requirements as needed.

It is the policy of Sortation Labs, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sortation Labs, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures with controls
• Basic programming and design knowledge
• Basic CAD knowledge
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, have an acute attention to detail, the ability to receive direction and be a high-energy team player with the ability to work independently, as well as in a group environment.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering – preferably EE, EET or CECS from and accredited university/college.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States