INTERN OR CO-OP - Controls Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 19, 2025. First Quality scores B on the Alion truth index.
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®
Job Title: Controls Engineer Intern or Co-Op
Location: Anderson,SC (FirstQualityTissueSE)
Mentor: SeniorControlsEngineer
Job Purpose:
Controls Engineering broadly focuses on automation and controls projects at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This candidate will be highly involved in projects containing:
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Quality Control System (QCS)
- Motors & Drives
- Instrumentation
- Power Distribution
Job Responsibilities:
- Equipment Modifications- Assist in the design and implementation of modifications to equipment to improve efficiency and performance. Activities may include instrument selection, creating electrical wiring drawings, and DCS/PLC & HMI programming.
- Troubleshooting- Diagnose and resolve issues related to control systems and equipment malfunctions through systematic troubleshooting.
- Documentation - Maintain accurate and detailed records of modifications, programming changes, and troubleshooting activities.
Skill Development
Controls software, Ladder Logic, AutoCAD, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
Experience / Skills:
The ideal candidate will be working toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preference for Electrical), with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.