Electrical Engineering Co-Op (ControlTech Automation)

Electrical Engineering Co-Op | ControlTech Automation

Dates : January 2026 - August 2026 or June 2026 - December 2026

Onsite Location : 2360 Chaffee Drive | St. Louis, MO 63146

As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilities located throughout the United States. CTA can provide control solutions for a single piece of equipment, an entire process, or a complete plant. CTA has engineering design capabilities or will build panels from customer-supplied design packages.

When you join ControlTech Automation as an Electrical Engineering Co-Op, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control Systems Integration team and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do

• Gain hands-on experience in industrial automation and electrical engineering
• Immerse yourself in the day-to-day tasks that our full-time engineers handle and support both office and manufacturing floor operations
• Design electrical control panels using AutoCAD Electrical
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Research and source electrical components and parts for projects
• Support the engineering and manufacturing teams with EET-related tasks
• Collaborate via Microsoft Teams and email to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Gain exposure to modern manufacturing environments and control systems
• Participate in presentations and team meetings to share updates and progress
• Contribute to real-time projects that directly impact client success

What You'll Bring

Why ControlTech Automation?

At ControlTech Automation, we don't just offer co-ops we build future engineers. You'll develop practical skills, build your professional network, and gain insights into real-world electrical and automation systems. Our team is committed to helping you grow in your career, offering mentorship and exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry. If you're ready to take your classroom knowledge into the field and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M / F / D / V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening, and / or skills assessments.