Co-op Engineering - Controls, starting Spring 2026 NC

Responsibilities

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The Altec Controls Group is responsible for various aspects of control system design. The Altec control system design process involves working with customers to develop an idea and support it through the Altec Product Development Process and into the hands of our customers. Our control systems utilize the Model Based Design methodology via The Mathworks Matlab and Simulink controls development environment. We seek to implement classical closed loop controls, with an eye towards emerging advanced controls strategies.

POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate on design teams to develop and test control software for Altec products

Review and create control system documentation (electrical schematics, component prints, specification documents, functional requirements, etc)

Review electrical component specification and application for compatibility

Evaluate and test new control system components

Utilize data loggers to troubleshoot equipment and evaluate new designs

Become part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture, and customer service / support efforts

Support Operations, Sales, and Service

Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline : Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering with controls concentration

Agricultural Engineering with controls concentration

Computer Science

• Minimum GPA of 2.75

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

Candidates must have drive, initiative and a desire to work in a manufacturing setting. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization, computer skills including strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.