Industrial Automation Engineering Co-op

Lhoist North America’s co-op program provides real world work experience and the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the organization. This position will support implementation of Automation Test and Simulation Lab. This position will also support Automation Modernization Project implementations.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Complete project(s) outlined in the Project Plan developed by management.
• Be flexible; able to support team in handling “short/no notice” demands.
• Proactively seek work and opportunities to learn.
• Professionally communicate with various levels in the organization.
• Openly communicate with your manager and/or mentor regarding project status, roadblocks encountered, and goals met.
• Work in an efficient and effective manner, helping to continuously improve processes at your work location.
• Assimilate to Lhoist culture by:
• Displaying our corporate values of Respect, Integrity, and Courage.
• Working safely (possibly around heavy equipment).
• Being a valued team member.
• Formally present project overview to Senior Leaders and to local management at the close of the program.
• Be curious and eager/open to learning new skills.
• Participate in all Intern Program related activities (i.e. orientation, mid-term session, closing session, completion of forms, etc.)
• Ability to transport themselves to and from work location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Attributes

• Strong analytical skills.
• Curious & open to feedback.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Able to interact with different levels of seniority.
• Effective communication; both orally and in writing.
• High learning agility.
• Languages: English is mandatory. Bilingual a plus.
• Willingness to travel, if necessary.

Education/Certification

• Completion of 2 consecutive years of college level coursework in related field preferred.

Required Experience

• No prior internship required, but preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

For this position, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Lhoist North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.