Spring 2027 Controls / Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Trew; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

TREW in West Chester, OH is seeking a Spring 2027 Controls / Electrical Engineering Co-Op. This hands-on learning role supports the design and implementation of control and electrical systems for automated material handling equipment.

You\'ll work under senior engineers, gain experience with AutoCAD design, device layouts, schematics, and PLC programming, while contributing to BOM preparation and on-site checkouts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Engineering Technology or Computer Science.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Exposure to PLCs or programmable automation controllers (PAC).
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD for electrical design including device layout, schematic and control panel design.
• Assist and shadow senior engineers.
• Prepare bill of materials.
• Configure PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
• Assist in on-site technical checkout of material handling equipment and controls.

Skills

Teamwork

PLC/PAC exposure

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At Trew we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 500 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity?

We're always searching for amazing people!

Job Openings

Position: Spring 2027 Controls / Electrical Engineering Co-Op

Location: West Chester, OH

Job Id:2171

# of Openings:1

Spring 2027 Controls / Electrical Engineering Co-Op

West Chester, OH

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

The Co-op position is a temporary, hands-on learning opportunity for a student enrolled in a cooperative education program. We are looking for engineering students to aid in the design and implementation of control and/or electrical systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that provides new and varied technical challenges from one project to the next.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Using AutoCAD for electrical design including device layout, schematic and control panel design and communication architecture.
• Assisting and shadowing Senior Engineers.
• Performing component selection and bill of material preparation.
• Configuring standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
• Assisting in on-site technical checkout of material handling equipment and controls.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Have exposure to AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Have exposure to programmable logic controllers (PLC) or programmable automation controllers (PAC).
• Enjoy working as a team to lead the way in providing superior solutions to our customers.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Work Environment

This is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to traverse office, manufacturing facility and customer sites.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TREW’s story:

Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 550 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.

Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.