Controls Engineer Coop Fall 2025

This is great opportunity for current students to learn how to design controls solutions and the basics of PLC programming for material handling equipment. Learn equipment requirements, business and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions. Participate in electrical designs, installation support, electrical installation debugging and support of electrical hardware engineering. Must be willing to travel 70+%. Must be local to Cincinnati Area.Essential Duties and Responsibilities to Learn (while working with a mentor)Exposure to PLC programming to support MHE (Material Handling Equipment) using Rockwell Studio 5000Learn to interface with customersLearn to interface with internal engineering/project management to determine system requirementsLearn to support electrical installation via interfacing to electrical installersDebug electrical installation of controls and motor componentsUnderstanding of electrical principlesUnderstanding of motor controlTroubleshooting and problem resolution skillsUnderstanding of control devicesBasic mechanical skillsVFD operational understandingAbility to integrate components via serial interfaces and Ethernet interfaces70+% travel to job sites (local/drivable and by plane). Site location depends on equipment exposure, customers and work assignmentsEducation Pursuing actively a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or related fieldLanguage skills- ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical skills- ability to calculate figures and amounts such as for the purpose of creating needs assessments.Reasoning ability- ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Other skills and abilities·Proficient with PC desktop applications (MS Office)Physical Aspects/Work EnvironmentRegularly required to travel; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hearRegularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusRegularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicalsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Created: 2025-06-27