Electrical Controls Engineering Co-op - 2027

Position Overview

Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an 8-month Electrical/Controls Engineer Co-op in 2027. The successful candidate for the Electrical Controls Co-op position will become an integral member of the Johnsonville Engineering Team, which provides solutions viewed as World Class in the food industry!

Responsibilities

• Learn to lead and contribute to the success of great projects that will benefit the safety, quality and efficiency at various production locations.
• Gain experience in a company that is a world leader in food engineering from robotics, control systems, and software development.
• Stretch professionally and personally every day and put your knowledge to use!
• Learn and apply creative “out of the box” problem solving techniques.
• Gain grass roots experience and learn the engineering behind manufacturing.
• Apply engineering skills while leading/supporting projects geared to improve human safety, food safety, quality, capacity expansion, and productivity.
• Develop Project Vision, Objective(s), Scope, Timelines and Deliverables.
• Assist project automation and design engineers with new project implementations.
• Work with cross-functional project teams supporting customers of the engineering team.
• Learn how ideas go from concept to implementation in a manufacturing environment.

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Control Systems or a related field.
• Junior or senior status preferred.
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core concentration required.

Experience

• Previous work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project (AutoCAD or Solidworks is a plus.).
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic).
• Demonstrated programming experience through coursework, personal projects, internships, research, or previous employment.

Skills

• Motivated to exchange knowledge and propose creative, innovative ideas in the daily interactions of all teams.
• Perseverance and determination to drive for excellence in all aspects of project management.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Desire to work on cross-functional teams, work independently and seek help when appropriate.
• Able to maintain accurate and complete project records.
• Readiness to submerge in Johnsonville’s culture of continuous learning, growth and contribution.

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.