Controls Engineer Co‑Op: PLC, HMI & Field Startup

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

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.