Controls Engineer Intern/Co-op
Controls Engineering
Posted on 10/1/2025

KION
No salary listed
Grand Rapids, MI, USA + 2 more
More locations: Plano, TX, USA | Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Dematic is looking to build upon our Co-Op Program and bring on a student for our Controls Engineering team!
We offer:
Job Duties:
Provides assistance in routine planning and execution of Engineering activities:
- Will be assigned a project implementation team to work with.
- Working with the Controls CAD team, assist in the development of Layout and Electrical Schematic Drawings using Maestro and Autocad-E.
- Assist in the preparation of Bill of Material creation.
- Gain familiarity with the various controls components used in the system design and where to place them on the layouts and schematics.
- Learn the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and how to program them.
- Travel to North American job-sites to assist with commissioning equipment/systems.
- Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from others.
- Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.
What We’re Looking For:
- Innovative Thinkers: Individuals who dare to think boldly and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
- Extraordinary Teammates: Individuals ready to learn from and contribute to a diverse team.
- Self-Starters: Candidates who are committed to personal growth and continuous learning.
- Future Leaders: Individuals who seek to build a career that goes beyond a regular job and is driven by their passion.
Tasks and Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Able to work from Dematic office in Grand Rapids, MI, Milwaukee, WI or Plano, TX
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interested in working in collaborative teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
- Effectively uses fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration.
- Proficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Proactive, diligent, self-motivated.
- Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or modeling program is preferred.
- Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities.

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