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R.E. Mason Co-op Program R.E. Mason Co-op Program
R.E. Mason Co-op Program - Gain real-world experience.

Are You Ready For A Challenge?

We offer co-op positions in Charlotte, NC,
Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA. You will work
alongside professionals in your field and gain
valuable, first-hand work experience to
enhance your marketability to future
employers.

Advantages of a Co-op

Get An Edge Over Your Peers

Unlike internships, which are typically 8-10 weeks, co-ops provide you with one year of paid, in-depth work experience in your field.

Co-ops are a three semester commitment. While you do maintain your full-time student status, you may not take classes during your co-op. One big advantage is when students complete their co-op, they will receive a year of work experience on their transcript.

R.E. Mason also provides you with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to other companies within the industries we serve to learn what other plants are like.

Co-Op Requirements

  • Majors in Computer, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
  • Junior or Senior status.
  • 2.75 GPA or higher in major
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Added Benefits

R.E. Mason's Co-op Program also offers:

  • Competitive Hourly Rate
  • ​Paid Holidays
  • Learning-focused Environment
  • Network with Professionals in your Field
  • Develop Professional Skills
  • Registration Fee Reimbursement
  • Profit-sharing Contribution
Being a co-op at R.E. Mason was a great experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone without a doubt. Everyone is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help. During my four rotations, I’ve learned so much, not only about automation, but also what it’s like to be a professional engineer in a real working environment. I’ve developed both technical and soft skills that have made me truly grow as a professional. The company culture is great, and the associates are very passionate about their job and the company. They made me feel welcome and like a valuable addition to the team since day one.

Ariana G, Automation Engineer co-op

My co-op experience with R.E. Mason was invaluable in my education and development as a young professional. I was able to see a broader spectrum of ways to use the engineering degree I was in pursuit of and get a better understanding of what kind of career I wanted for myself. My mentors and colleagues made themselves readily available to assist me but empowered me to stand on my own and solve things myself as I became capable. I ended up with what some might consider "a lot of responsibility" for a co-op, but this allowed me to take great pride in the work I was doing to support my team and the company as a whole.
 

cHASE K, ACCOUNT Development REPRESENTATIVE

I am truly grateful for the experience I gained during my time at R.E. Mason. Having the opportunity to work consistently for three semesters not only enabled me to acquire a diverse range of skills but also allowed me to apply and improve these skills, fostering significant growth in my professional journey. The collaborative environment with my coworkers seamlessly integrated me as a valuable team asset, which contributed to a highly enjoyable work experience.
SEan B., Automation ENGINEER co-op
My co-op experience with R.E. Mason was filled with immense learning and collaboration. I have been fortunate to have industry experience before graduation with a company that focuses on professional and personal growth. The approachability and willingness to answer my questions make the culture at R.E. Mason valuable and enjoyable. I will forever be grateful to R.E. Mason for giving me the opportunity to be part of their team.

Leila D, Automation ENGINEER Co-op

Co-op Positions

Co-ops will work as an Application Engineer with the inside sales team for valves, valve
assemblies, process control accessories and regular parts. Responsibilities include
communicating with customers via phone and email, processing quotes, and preparing, tracking and expediting orders.
Positions in Charlotte, NC & Richmond, VA.

Co-ops will work as an Application Engineer with the sales operations team to pursue
day-to-day sales, as wells as project opportunities for the company. Responsibilities
include responding to technical and sales based customer inquiries, and preparing customer quotes and project bids.
Positions in Charlotte, NC.

Co-ops will work in the development, delivery, and commissioning of state-of-the-art process control systems and solutions for customers. This will include implementing control strategies, developing system design documentation, building/editing graphical displays and supporting factory acceptance tests (FATs). Familiarity with piping and instrumentation diagrams, as well as experience with Visual Basic, HTML, XML, C++, Excel and Word are desired.
Some travel may be required. Positions in Charlotte, NC & Raleigh, NC.

Co-ops will be responsible for Distributed Control System (DCS) commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Co-ops will participate in system performance audits, on-site control system modifications and tuning, and computer system staging and upgrades. The position also involves installing Microsoft operating systems, troubleshooting, setting up interfaces to PLCs, Drives, Bus-Based Network Activity Directories, Terminal Services and User Accounts.
Frequent travel is required. Positions in Charlotte, NC & Richmond, VA.
Prepare clear, complete, and accurate working and detail drawings from rough drafts or sketches/notes provided by others on the engineering team. The position entails simultane-ously drafting on multiple projects using AutoCAD 2015 or MicroStation.
Other responsibilities may include: Creating equipment / bill of material lists; performing basic electrical and heat load calculations using MS Excel spreadsheet; determining weights and other customer required specifications; panel fabrication activities in the panel shop including: Drilling & tap-ping holes, measuring for layout, component mounting, component wiring & labeling. Must be proficient in using AutoCAD, MS Excel and MS Word. MS Visio and Microstation a plus. 
Positions in Charlotte, NC.
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