2026 Co-Op - Manufacturing Controls Engineer

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Work Arrangement :

Onsite : This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to an assigned facility on a full-time basis.

Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

The Role

We are seeking Electrical Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that would potentially add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities like control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will learn how to lead electrical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements, new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel / skilled trades.

What You'll Do

• Investigates system and equipment problems and provides technical guidance in problem resolution
• Conducts machine failure root cause analysis and problem solving
• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
• Analyzes product, process and technology to figure out best methods of manufacture
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity
• Develops and supervises planning timetables and projects schedules
• Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Supports GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives
• Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, HMI, Robotics, etc.)
• Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the locations below for this role. Please indicate in your application which of these locations you are interested in.

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