Systems Engineer Co-op - Summer 2027

RoviSys Building Technologies; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $24/hr

Travel incentives

Professional development

Job summary

RoviSys Building Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer Co-op to contribute to instrumentation, design, and startup activities under the guidance of an experienced project team.

You will assist in system configuration, documentation, and testing, gaining practical hands-on experience across PLC, DDC, and HMI tasks while maintaining strong academic performance.

Qualifications

• Full-time student status.
• GPA 3.0 or above.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a technical field.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist on instrumentation & electrical design tasks.
• Support system design, configuration, and documentation efforts.
• Help with onsite start-up activities and testing.
• Contribute to commissioning plans and training materials.

Skills

Strong academic achievement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Passionate about engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Engineering/Technical field

Tools

None specified

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, Systems, or Software
• 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/hr
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support