
Controls Engineer - Co-Op
Dematic
Grand Rapids, United States · Internship · Autonomy, Planning & Controls
Dematic is looking to build upon our Co-Op Program and bring on a student for our Controls Engineering team!
Apply on Dematic’s careers page- Company
- Dematic
- Location
- Grand Rapids, United States
- Type
- Internship
- Level
- Intern
- Specialism
- Autonomy, Planning & Controls
- Posted
- 27 October 2026
About the role
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. 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.