Controls Engineering Intern/Co-Op

About the Role

Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Applications Engineering Intern/Co-Op in our Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. Employees should be based in Grand Rapids, MI.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic tasks and functions for professional field of work.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively using both written and verbal skills.
• General understanding of project execution and deliverables: Scope, Schedule, Budget.

Job Family Responsibilities

• Assists in the design of routine systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Assists lead engineers with project documentation and tasks.
• Provides assistance in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Aids in the start-up, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems.
• Assists with software PLC emulation and testing of material handling systems.
• Ability to locate and follow Standard Work Practices and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to learn and show proficiency with Dematic systems, e.g., CAD, SAP, Travel, and other applications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a BS/BA Under-Grad in Engineering.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
• Effectively uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular area of specialization.

Travel

• Willing to travel 40-50% to customer locations in the USA.

Key Working Relationships

• Contacts are primarily with immediate manager and others in the group.