Systems Engineer Co-op - Summer 2027

RoviSys Company; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Travel incentives + per-diem

Training & development

Job summary

RoviSys Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Systems Engineer Co-op to work with an experienced project team. You will assist with instrumentation and electrical design, system configuration, and startup activities at customer sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, problem solving, and documentation. Candidates must be full-time students, enrolled in a technical Bachelor's program, with a 3.0+ GPA and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Full-time student status
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a Technical Field related to Engineering or Systems
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship (RoviSys)

Responsibilities

• Work with an experienced project team on systems engineering tasks
• Assist in instrumentation & electrical design, system design and configuration
• Support onsite startup activities at customer sites
• Contribute to development of commissioning tests and training documentation

Education

Bachelor's program in a Technical Field

GPA 3.0 or above

Strong academic achievement

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer Co-ops will be assigned to work with an experienced project team. Individual responsibilities will be designated by the lead engineer based on the specific requirements of each project and the individual’s capabilities.

Responsibilities

Systems Engineer Co-ops will be assigned to work with an experienced project team. Individual responsibilities will be designated by the lead engineer based on the specific requirements of each project and the individual’s capabilities.

Following is a chronological overview of a typical project and the tasks with which and intern or part time engineer may assist. Percentages represent the tasks relative effort but will vary from project to project.

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

• Participate in customer design review meetings
• Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
• Configure user interface and HMI screens
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
• Draft system documentation from templates
• Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

• Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Participate in point-to-point loop checks
• Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
• Participate in functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
• Program field modifications as required
• Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
• Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

• Full-time student status
• Strong academic achievement, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a Technical Field, related to Engineering or Systems
• Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Hourly Rate: $24-$25/hr
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support