RoviSys

Independent control system integration and automation

Engineering Co-op

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027Houston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Full-time student status is required.
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Be enrolled in a Bachelor's program in a technical field related to Engineering or Control Systems.
Be authorized to work in the United States without RoviSys sponsorship.
For the Systems path, demonstrate understanding of process or manufacturing systems, co-op experience, and electrical or process knowledge.
For the Information Systems path, be able to understand information system architectures.
For the Industrial IT path, have an interest in networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity in a manufacturing or office setting.

Responsibilities

Design and develop automation systems.
Design and develop electrical control systems that interface with process lines, manufacturing equipment, and sensors.
Architect solutions using appropriate technologies from databases to artificial intelligence to user interface tools.
Provide clients with real-time, actionable information reports about their processes.
Develop quality code in accordance with established company and client standards.
Work with engineers and designers from the company, partners, and clients.
Travel to customer sites for planning meetings, commissioning, and testing.
For Systems: travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected equipment.
For Systems: use P&IDs, equipment lists, I/O lists, and process descriptions to define control schemes for clients.
For Systems: network customer systems, controllers, HMI PCs, field-mounted instruments, and process skids to provide integrated control systems.
For Information Systems: design and implement industry software applications to aggregate manufacturing systems information and provide reports that support business decisions.
For Information Systems: manually configure technical solutions and identify optimization opportunities by leveraging scripting and automation to increase process efficiency.
For Information Systems: install and commission systems connected to plant-floor devices onsite and support operations personnel in effectively using and maintaining deployed solutions.
For Information Systems: perform scripting and light programming.
For Industrial IT: map and design network architectures.
For Industrial IT: configure and test infrastructure components.
For Industrial IT: install and commission equipment at customer sites according to design.
For Industrial IT: communicate with customers and the project team to define needs and design and implement solutions.
Develop toward leading a team of engineers and technicians to provide automation and information solutions.

Overview

RoviSys employees work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment. Our engineers are intelligent, talented, enthusiastic teammates who use technology to provide innovative solutions for complex client challenges. Our innovative solutions make a difference in industry and society every day.

Responsibilities

Co-op Position: College Student

RoviSys offers a broad opportunity to grow your career while working under the guidance of experienced Engineers and Developers with any of the following duties:

Design and develop automation systems
Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process lines, manufacturing equipment and sensors
Architect solutions using the appropriate technologies from database to AI to User Interface tools.
Provide our clients with real time, actionable information reports about their process
Develop quality code in accordance with established RoviSys and client standards
Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients
Travel to customer sites for planning meetings, commissioning and testing
Grow into position leading a team of engineers and technicians to provide automation and information solutions.

Below are the co-op paths we currently offer.

Systems:

Success Factors:

Understanding of Process or Manufacturing Systems
Co-op Experience
Electrical or Process Knowledge

Technologies Used:

DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva

Duties:

Design and develop automation systems
Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected equipment
Use P&ID, Equipment Lists, I/O Lists and Process Descriptions to define control schemes for clients.
Network customer systems, Controllers, HMI PC's, Field mounted instruments and Process Skids to provide fully integrated control systems

Information Systems:

Success Factors:

Ability to understand Information System architectures

Technologies Used:

Relational Databases and Historians (MS SQL Server, Oracle, OSIsoft, etc.)
Python, VBA/VBscript/C# syntax, Linux shell scription (Bash,make), PowerShell scripting

Duties:

Design and implement industry software applications to aggregate manufacturing systems information and provide reports to support business decisions
Manually configure technical solutions and identify optimization opportunities by leveraging scripting and automation to increase process efficiency
Install and commission systems connected to the plant floor devices onsite and support operations personnel through effective use and maintenance of the deployed solutions
Scripting and light programming

Industrial IT:

Success Factors:

Passion for networking
Virtualization
Cybersecurity in a manufacturing or office setting

Technologies Used:

Virtualization, Networking
Cybersecurity, Windows, Wireless

Duties:

Map and Design Network Architectures
Configure and Test Infrastructure components
Install and Commission equipment at customer sites, per design
Communicate with customer and project team to define needs and design/implement solutions

Qualifications

Full-time student status
Strong academic achievement, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a Technical Field, related to Engineering, or Control Systems
Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Competitive Hourly Rate: $24/hr
Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

About the Company

RoviSys

Independent control system integration and automation

RoviSys is an independent provider of control system integration and process automation for industrial facilities, covering process, building, and manufacturing automation with end-to-end project support. It works by evaluating client needs, choosing appropriate PLC and DDC platforms, and delivering customized engineering, installation, and ongoing support to automate operations. Its differentiators include its independence from equipment vendors, broad platform experience, and a lifecycle-focused engineering approach for mission-critical facilities. The company aims to help large-scale industrial operations operate more reliably and efficiently by solving complex automation challenges through engineering and consulting services.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Aurora, OH
Founded: Not listed

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