The Boston Beer Company

Automation Engineering Co-op

The Boston Beer Company  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and documentation.
  • Support commissioning and validation of automation projects.
  • Collect and analyze production, downtime, and equipment performance data.
  • Develop and maintain electrical, network, and controls documentation.
  • Assist with industrial network troubleshooting and device integration.
  • Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
  • Help implement process improvements focused on safety, quality, throughput, and OEE.
  • Create visualizations for operational performance metrics.
  • Support upgrades and integrations involving sensors, barcode readers, printers, vision systems, and other plant automation equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to support process improvements and data accuracy initiatives.
  • Assist with troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturing and automation systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful completion of project deliverables.

Administrative & Project Work

  • Maintain documentation and project records.
  • Participate in engineering projects and special initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering with automation focus
  • Related engineering discipline
  • Must continue to be enrolled in school upon completion of the co-op.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and operational stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork.
  • Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming in a manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with engineering and operations teams to solve real-world manufacturing challenges.
  • Experience using workflow and project management tools, including Workfront, to manage and execute deliverables.
  • Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills that support future careers in electrical engineering, controls engineering, and industrial automation.
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities with engineering professionals and business leaders.
  • Manufacturing data analytics.
  • Capital project execution.
  • Equipment commissioning and startup support.
  • Continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
The Boston Beer Company

About The Boston Beer Company

We are The Boston Beer Company and together we are heavy.

From the very beginning, Jim Koch wanted to create a company that he would want to work for, creating a culture that celebrated beer with a passion and depth of knowledge that can’t help but be contagious to others.

Forty years of brewing beer and cultivating talent later, we continue to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything we do.

We're always looking for hardworking, motivated and competitive people who strive to push the boundaries and never settle. Not to be lost in the shuffle is the ability to have fun – after all, we are a beer company, and if you can’t have fun in this business, there’s something wrong!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1984
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