Electrical Engineering Co-Op: Plant Automation & Reliability

MLC; Sainte Genevieve (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MLC in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to help improve plant reliability, automation, and process controls.

You’ll work with the Electrical Engineering team on real projects in a heavy industrial setting, gaining hands-on experience in capital project planning and startup activities. We welcome students pursuing a related Bachelor's degree and valuing strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Interest in electrical power systems, automation, instrumentation, PLCs, and process control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing/mining/chemical processing environment.
• Reliable transportation to the worksite to maintain attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical Engineers with capital projects, including planning, equipment selection, installation support, and startup.
• Support electrical and automation projects by collecting field data and updating documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues to improve reliability.
• Support process control initiatives by monitoring performance and collecting data.
• Assist with updating electrical drawings, equipment records, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors on plant improvement projects.
• Support safety and environmental initiatives protecting people, equipment, and the environment.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and plant leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Electrical power systems

Automation

PLCs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree pursuit

Job description

MLC in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to help improve plant reliability, automation, and process controls.

You’ll work with the Electrical Engineering team on real projects in a heavy industrial setting, gaining hands-on experience in capital project planning and startup activities. We welcome students pursuing a related Bachelor's degree and valuing strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.