Electrical Engineering Co-Op: Industrial Automation

MLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to contribute to plant reliability, automation, and process controls projects.

You will gain real-world experience in a heavy industrial setting while supporting capital projects and field data collection. You'll develop skills in electrical power systems, automation, instrumentation, and documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and safety.

Qualifications

• As a Co-Op, you will support plant reliability, automation, and process controls projects.
• Students gain exposure to electrical power systems and instrumentation in a heavy industrial setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and safety mindset are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical, automation, instrumentation, and process control projects.
• Support capital projects from planning through startup activities.
• Collect field data, update documentation, and coordinate tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to improve reliability.
• Develop reports and presentations for engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and contractors on projects.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Automation

Process control

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Sophomore standing or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Job description

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to contribute to plant reliability, automation, and process controls projects.

You will gain real-world experience in a heavy industrial setting while supporting capital projects and field data collection. You'll develop skills in electrical power systems, automation, instrumentation, and documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and safety.