Electrical Engineering Co-Op
Controltech Automation
Posted on 9/16/2025
Barry-Wehmiller
No salary listed
St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:
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
Who You’ll Work With
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
Designelectrical 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
Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program
A strong interest in automation, controls, and manufacturing systems
Basic experience or coursework in AutoCAD, electrical design, or related software
The ability to read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams
Solid communication skills and a willingness to learn how to collaborate in professional settings
The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, hands-on work environment
A strong work ethic, superior attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset
A willingness to work both in the office and on the manufacturing floor
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.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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.Company:
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