Automation & Controls Engineering Co-Op (PLC)

Location: Billerica, Massachusetts, United States; full-time onsite. The co-op runs for six months during Spring 2027, from January through June, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $20-$30 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced science and manufacturing technologies that enable products and systems used in modern technology.

What you will do

• Support the design, integration, documentation, commissioning, validation, and acceptance testing of automation and control systems.
• Develop, debug, and optimize PLC logic, primarily using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, and update HMI interfaces.
• Investigate automation-related downtime, quality issues, and system failures through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Help develop and test automated inspection systems using vision systems, sensors, and gauging.
• Support risk assessments, safety validations, compliance checks, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain electrical schematics, project documentation, and software version control while collaborating with manufacturing, maintenance, and quality teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls/Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Expected graduation in 2027 or 2028 and current enrollment in a university co-op program.
• Basic familiarity with PLC programming concepts, preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, and HMI/SCADA systems through coursework, labs, projects, or internships.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial networks, electrical systems, and safety practices, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week onsite in a manufacturing, laboratory, office, and cleanroom environment.
• hirify.global does not provide immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT sponsorship, now or in the future.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven environment centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
• Collaborative culture that encourages employees to contribute ideas and participate in decisions.
• Hands-on exposure to industrial automation in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Benefits and total rewards supporting career development, health, and financial security.
• Work requires personal protective equipment and cleanroom garments, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and other physical activities.