About the role#
As a Controls Engineering Intern or Co-Op, you will join a team focused on solving complex manufacturing, automation, and facility challenges. You will gain hands-on experience by working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and technical specialists. This role provides exposure to the full lifecycle of controls engineering, from initial design and programming to installation and commissioning. You may work from a company office, a client site, or within specialized environments like data centers.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and implement automation and control system solutions.
- Assist with PLC programming, HMI development, and control panel design.
- Create and update technical documentation, including electrical drawings, control narratives, and I/O lists.
- Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, installation, start-up, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Identify technical issues, evaluate potential solutions, and assist with engineering changes.
- Travel to client sites to support project implementation and field activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Availability to complete a full-time, six-month co-op term beginning in January or June 2027.
- A genuine interest in industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, or data center infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel based on project requirements.
- Prior experience with PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD, or hands-on technical projects is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The role is available in various locations, including Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Boston, MA; Austin, TX; Eau Claire, WI; Raleigh, NC; Chicago, IL; Sacramento, CA; Columbia, MD; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO; East Brunswick, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Irvine, CA; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO; York, PA; Greenville, SC; Kansas City, KS; and Houston, TX.
- Work modality includes both remote and on-site options depending on project needs.
About Barry-Wehmiller
Barry-Wehmiller is a capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. Founded in 1885, the company operates within the machinery manufacturing industry. It provides services related to packaging, paper converting, and engineering consulting. The organization is based in Saint Louis, Missouri, and maintains a global workforce.
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