Systems Engineering Co-Op / Summer Intern
SMS group
Pittsburgh, PAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisTroubleshootingC#CGitSQL
- Work
- On-site in Pittsburgh · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Systems Engineering Co-Op / Internship Program offers students hands-on experience in developing, testing, and supporting industrial Level-2 Automation Systems for steel and metals production. This program provides exposure to software engineering, process technology, data analysis, industrial communications, system integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical documentation, serving as a potential entry point into future full-time engineering roles.
- Location: North Shore - Pittsburgh, PA
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, paid hourly
Key Responsibilities
- Systems Engineering Support
- Assist with the development and testing of software applications using approved engineering tools and programming languages.
- Support web-based and desktop user-interface development.
- Assist with database development, reporting, and data management.
- Support the implementation and testing of communication interfaces between automation systems.
- Participate in software verification and troubleshooting.
- Explore AI-assisted engineering tools and workflows.
- Process Technology Support
- Assist with the analysis of production and process data.
- Support the validation of process-model inputs and outputs.
- Participate in investigations related to production performance and product quality.
- Develop familiarity with flat-rolling processes and industrial automation systems.
- Testing and Validation
- Participate in Integration Testing activities.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) preparation and execution.
- Execute test procedures and document results.
- Assist with issue tracking and troubleshooting.
- Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
- Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Assist with updates to specifications, user documentation, and engineering records.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing and lessons-learned activities.
Technical Exposure
Students may gain exposure to:
- Software & Development: C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Git
- Databases & Analytics: MS SQL Server, SQL, Grafana, Metabase
- Industrial Automation: TCP/IP protocols, OPC DA/UA, Level-1 and Level-2 integration, Industrial automation architectures
- AI-Assisted Engineering: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, AI-enabled engineering workflows
Learning Opportunities
Participants may gain exposure to:
- Industrial software and systems engineering
- Process technology engineering
- Advanced process-control systems
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Commissioning preparation and startup support
- Industrial communications and system integration
- Process-data analysis and visualization
- Customer-facing engineering activities
- Real-world project execution
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
- Completion of at least two years of university coursework before the start of the assignment.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) on-site for the duration of the co-op or internship assignment.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework involving software development, automation, controls, manufacturing, materials engineering, or process systems.
- Exposure to object-oriented programming concepts.
- Basic SQL and database knowledge.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version-control tools.
- Interest in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, steel production, or process engineering.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Interest in industrial automation, engineering systems, and manufacturing technology.
Future Career Opportunities
High-performing participants may be considered for future full-time engineering opportunities within the Level-2 Engineering organization. The program is intended to develop foundational skills applicable to future careers in:
- Systems Engineering
- Process Technology Engineering
- Industrial Automation
- Advanced Process Control
- Manufacturing Technology