Information Technology Intern (Co-Op)

Summary

The co-op student will be working on job assignments related to their computer science or engineering education. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of control systems for various projects.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and test control algorithms and software.
• Participate in the troubleshooting and debugging of control systems.
• Support the integration of hardware and software components.
• Conduct research and analysis to improve existing control systems.
• Will work with controls and automation equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Student will attend a weekly departmental meeting.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and review sessions.
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical skills: possess the ability to work through technical issues.
• Action Oriented
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Learning Agility
• Integrity and Trust
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands outlined here represent those required to perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Daily tasks may include using hands to handle materials and equipment, reaching with hands and arms, and communicating verbally.
• Occasional tasks may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Specific vision abilities, such as close vision and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus are needed.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles and vibrations.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
  
  

Other Benefits

• Co-ops will be paid $21 to $23 per hour
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21.00 to $23.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.