JR Automation Controls
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Experience Information
Employer: JR Automation
Job Title: Controls Engineer Intern
Major: Electrical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
JR Automation is a leading company in the automation realm. They sell, design, and manufacture custom automated machinery for various companies internationally.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
During my co-op rotation, I have worked on multiple machines. I have worked through the power up procedure for many machines, which requires a lot of troubleshooting. Tasks have included designing HMI layouts, print editing, and a little PLC programming.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
This rotation made me efficient in HMI design using Allen Bradley software along with a power up procedure I feel that will be useful for every machine I may work on in the future. I also learned the company's standards for programming and HMI layouts.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the co-op experience was working with the HMI, trying to figure out new and unique ways to make the screens operate according to the customer's requirements. Doing this in the most efficient, user friendly way required a lot of code in the PLC to communicate with the HMI.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience is making me really want to continue my pursuit of controls engineering. I really got more involved in the applications of the job, rather than just designing prints all day.