Summer 2025 Co-op
Kolton
Experience Information
Employer: Koop's Automation
Job Title: Controls Engineering intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Koops Automation is a Holland based Automation company with location's in Saginaw Michigan, Greenville North Carolina, and Mexico. Koops is an employee owned company. I would categorize Koops as a mid sized company.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I worked as a controls intern and was tasked with writing and debugging code. I was also tasked with setting up device IP addresses and teaching robot maneuvers.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned how to interface with multiple different coding software as well as many components related to automation systems. I learned to work with other engineers to optimize and debug an automation cell.
Favorite Part of the Experience
The people I worked with were very open and everyone was willing to help out and answer questions. Koops has a very welcoming community.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I have realized that I really enjoy the R and D side of the engineering field. I discovered I enjoy collaborating with a team to solve problems.
Internship Format
In Person