Engineer (Controls) Co-Op

Controls Engineer Co-Op

At least 32 hours minimum 20 hours

Are you ready to jumpstart your engineering career? Join us as an Engineering Intern at Metalsa, where you'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. Work alongside Controls and Reliability Engineers, contributing to real-world projects that drive innovation and productivity. You'll assist with process improvements, documentation, special initiatives, and collaborate with various departments.

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Mission: As an Engineering Intern at Metalsa, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside Controls and Reliability Engineers. This role provides exposure to real-world projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll assist in improving processes, supporting various engineering functions, and contributing to special initiatives that drive productivity and innovation.

Position Title : Engineering Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Support systems and process controls by managing documentation of projects and standard work instructions.
• Assist Controls engineers on projects & improvements
• Assist the Process Engineering Team with productivity improvements and special projects to enhance operations.
• Support the team with tasks like quoting, implementing, purchasing and launching processes, while providing shop floor assistance.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, with duties evolving as the department's needs change.

Academic requirement

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field. – bachelors in engineering (mechatronics / Electronic)
• Open to students in their Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world engineering experience in a leading automotive manufacturing environment.
• Mentorship from industry experts and exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on operations.
• Skill development in areas like process optimization, equipment management, and cross-functional teamwork.

Pay Rates (Current)

• $20.60/hr. – Freshman (1–30 credit hours)
• $21.63/hr. – Sophomore (31–60 credit hours)
• $22.66/hr. – Junior (61–89 credit hours)
• $23.69/hr. – Senior (90+ credit hours)