# Controls Engineer – Co-Op at KION Group

- Company: [KION Group](https://kiongroup.com)
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply: https://kiongroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/kiongroup/job/Grand-Rapids-MI-United-States/Controls-Engineer---Co-Op_JR-0089161-1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/controls-engineer-co-op-57b62c67

## Posting

Dematic is looking to build upon our Co-Op Program and bring on a student for our Controls Engineering team!

### We offer:

### Job Duties:

Provides assistance in routine planning and execution of Engineering activities:

- Will be assigned a project implementation team to work with.

- Working with the Controls CAD team, assist in the development of Layout and Electrical Schematic Drawings using Maestro and Autocad-E.

- Assist in the preparation of Bill of Material creation.

- Gain familiarity with the various controls components used in the system design and where to place them on the layouts and schematics.

- Learn the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and how to program them.

- Travel to North American job-sites to assist with commissioning equipment/systems.

- Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from others.

- Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.

### What We're Looking For:

- Innovative Thinkers: Individuals who dare to think boldly and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

- Extraordinary Teammates: Individuals ready to learn from and contribute to a diverse team.

- Self-Starters: Candidates who are committed to personal growth and continuous learning.

- Future Leaders: Individuals who seek to build a career that goes beyond a regular job and is driven by their passion.

### Tasks and Qualifications:

### Qualifications:

- You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.

- Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.

- Able to work from Dematic office in Grand Rapids, MI.

### Preferred Qualifications:

- Interested in working in collaborative teams.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.

- Effectively uses fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration.

- Proficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

- Proactive, diligent, self-motivated.

- Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or modeling program is preferred.

- Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities.

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