Controls Engineer Co-op (Summer 2026)

Powerex - Iwata Air Technology, Inc.; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Controls Engineering Co-op in Harrison, OH. The role involves supporting the engineering team with manufacturing issues, programming HMI's, and design projects. Candidates should be enrolled in an engineering program with one year of education completed, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office and electrical aptitude. This position offers valuable hands-on experience with a focus on teamwork and innovation in the field of engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year engineering focused higher education completed at start of co-op.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Electrical aptitude with a passion for designing systems with HMIs and PLCs.
• Experience with basic laboratory electronic equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering group with manufacturing issues and product design.
• Assist with programming HMI’s and maintaining engineering drawings.
• Participate in New Product Development projects including design and prototyping.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Electrical aptitude

Designing systems with HMIs and PLCs

Working in teams

Education

1-year engineering focused higher education

Tools

Laboratory electronic equipment

Job description

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Who We Are

Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.

As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

Position Description

As the Controls Engineering Co-op at Powerex, Inc. you will have the opportunity to support the engineering group. You will work with mechanical and electrical engineers of diverse backgrounds to develop solutions to manufacturing issues and design new products. Engineers with experience levels ranging from recent graduates to 30+ years of experience will support you as you develop design skills including PLC, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming, problem-solving ability, insight into different types of engineering roles, and gain experience with the design process.

The project-based approach to this co-op will allow you to contribute to ongoing development projects and perform product line maintenance. As a co-op onsite at Powerex you will work in an office, engineering lab, and assembly line/manufacturing environments. To be successful in this co-op you will need to be open to a variety of activities that support the engineering team and embrace new challenges that will come as you gain experience. Example tasks based on co-op experience level are below.

• First Term Assignments:
  • Supporting team members in creating job packets for Production to build orders.
  • Assisting team members in the creation and maintenance of engineering drawings.
  • Assisting team members in resolving issues on the Production floor.
  • Programming HMI’s to add new functionality.
• Second Term Assignments:
  • Design and implementation of small projects intended to improve the existing line of products. Various projects are available for assignment progressing in difficulty.
  • Executing and implementing Engineering Change Notices.
  • Learn start-of-the-art ePlan design software.
• Third Term Assignments:
  • Participation in New Product Development projects. This includes concept ideation, design, prototyping, and testing along with production implementation.
  • Design and implementation of more complex sustaining projects intended to improve the existing line of products. These may include significant product enhancements and quality improvements with a higher level of difficulty required for successful completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year engineering focused higher education completed at start of co-op.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Electrical aptitude with a passion for designing systems with HMI’s and PLC’s.
• Experience with basic laboratory electronic equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, multimeters, etc.) preferred

POWEREX: The Leader in Pure Air Technology

150 Production Drive
Harrison, OH 45030 USA