Automation/Controls Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2027
About the role
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation/Controls Engineering Co-Op located in our Libertyville, IL site. Reporting to Process & Automation Engineering Team, the student will support PLC-based automation systems for molding, coiling and buffer integration while collaborating and working alongside Engineers and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist with PLC testing and troubleshooting
- Support FAT/SAT preparation and execution
- Assist with sensor, actuator, and HMI troubleshooting
- Support automation documentation and architecture reviews
- Assist with buffer timing logic validation and system re-testing
- Attend team meetings to support project work as needed
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled BS student pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering major
- Basic PLC knowledge
- Understanding of industrial sensors, actuators, and HMIs
- Ability to read electrical schematics and understand control panels
- Basic knowledge of automation architecture and timing/sequence logic
- Understanding of FAT/SAT testing and system validation concepts
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Previous manufacturing floor internship/co-op experience a plus!
Requirements
- Ability to work 40 hours/week (in person) during the Spring 2027 co-op assignment
- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
- 3.0 GPA