Industrial Automation Co-op: Hands-on Controls & SCADA

Promega; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Promega in Madison, WI seeks a motivated student for an 8-month co-op in Automation Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting engineering teams, assisting in development and commissioning of industrial automation systems, and helping with control system projects and documentation.

The role emphasizes learning under an Automation Engineer, with responsibilities spanning design, programming, commissioning, and validation of automation processes relevant to manufacturing and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of instruction towards a BS in Engineering.
• Base electrical circuit and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Driven individual with a track record of being a self-starter.
• Ability to handle both multiple and changing priorities.
• Some CAD (AutoCAD) training.
• Familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, program, and implement methods of control and automation to improve operations, minimize operating costs, maximize efficiency and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Support the commissioning and validation of automated process and machine control systems.
• Investigate and analyze manufacturing processes for automation potential.
• Conceptualize, plan, design and execute Capital Projects relating to Industrial Automation, Process Controls and Electrical Distribution.
• Support design and maintenance of OT network and related SCADA software.
• Control system design and programming; panel design and assembly; BOM development; Rockwell PLC & HMI programming.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

CAD (AutoCAD)

Education

BS in Engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLC & HMI

OT network

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Promega in Madison, WI seeks a motivated student for an 8-month co-op in Automation Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting engineering teams, assisting in development and commissioning of industrial automation systems, and helping with control system projects and documentation.

The role emphasizes learning under an Automation Engineer, with responsibilities spanning design, programming, commissioning, and validation of automation processes relevant to manufacturing and