Valve and Specialty Application Engineering Co-op- Spring 2025

3 Term Co-op (non-consecutive semesters)

At Control Southern, we believe that if you live with integrity, success will follow.

Control Southern helps manufacturing plants in the Southeast run better, faster and smarter through automation and customized valve solutions. We offer on-site consultation, engineering services, top-notch products and business experience.

To grow even more, we are seeking candidates with integrity, a drive to excel in engineering, a dedication to customer service and a thirst to innovative in management.

Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique solutions for our clients in power, pulp & paper, life science, chemical, food & beverage, alternative energy and many other process industries, we help the world run more efficiently.

Across North America, Emerson strategically partners with local companies to assist with delivery, ensure quality, and maximize lifetime value of all automation assets. This integrated network of twenty-one strategically selected local companies, known as Emerson Impact Partners, offer the tools, services, subject matter experts, local expertise, and technologies within and beyond Emerson's portfolio to serve valve, automation and reliability needs.

As an Emerson Impact Partner for Georgia, Bahamas, the majority of Florida and Alabama, and portions of Tennessee, Control Southern connects customers with world-class solutions, superior technical expertise, and life-cycle services.

Job Summary

***Relocation and housing are not provided for these positions. ***

Field customer requests and engineer solutions that conform to their budget and timeline. Efficient time management and a sense of urgency are critical to being successful. This position requires a mechanical understanding and aptitude particularly in the area of control valves and piping.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface directly with customers via phone and email to provide engineered solutions, technical support, and order management
• Engineer complete solutions for customer process control needs
• Work with the Application Engineering team to learn the technical aspects of the job as well as the principles of account management
• Manage the complete sales cycle including pre-sales engagement and prospecting, engineering, quotation development, order processing and administration, product assembly and shipment, invoicing, and payment
• Document information related to customer requests
• Manage project documentation and technical submittals
• Develop a proficient understanding of our business system, including the ability to investigate problems and suggest creative solutions

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: 1. Be enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering

1. Working knowledge of word processor and spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel and Word).
2. Working knowledge of database programs (i.e. IFS, Salesforce, Outlook) preferable.
3. Effective interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills required.
4. Must be very customer focused.