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AMD

2027 PhD Research Engineering Intern/Co-op

San Jose, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge ... As an AMD intern and co-op, you'll be placed at the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, working ...

Maesa

Design Engineer Co-Op

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Co-Op - Design Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA Duration: 6 Month Program from Start Date About ... Exposure to engineering standards and manufacturing processes in the beauty industry

Maesa

Design Engineer Co-Op

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Co-Op - Design Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA Duration: 6 Month Program from Start Date About ... Exposure to engineering standards and manufacturing processes in the beauty industry

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How much do process operator co op jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for process operator co op in California is $20.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Process Operator Co Op vs Process Technician?

AspectProcess Operator Co OpProcess Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical certification or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, chemical or oil & gas plantsSimilar industrial settings, often more focused on troubleshooting and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed as a temporary or internship role for students or entry-level workersFull-time role with more responsibility for process control and troubleshooting

The Process Operator Co Op is typically an entry-level, temporary position aimed at students gaining industry experience, while a Process Technician is a full-time role with greater responsibility for maintaining and troubleshooting industrial processes. Both roles are common in manufacturing, chemical, and oil & gas industries, but they differ in scope and career progression.

What are the most commonly searched types of Process Operator jobs in California?

The most popular types of Process Operator jobs in California are:

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Infographic showing various Process Operator Co Op job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 11% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,408 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Engineering Co-op - Summer 2027

RoviSys

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

$24/hr

Temporary

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Overview
RoviSys employees work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment. Our engineers are intelligent, talented, enthusiastic teammates who use technology to provide innovative solutions for complex client challenges. Our innovative solutions make a difference in industry and society every day.
Responsibilities
Co-op Position: College Student
RoviSys offers a broad opportunity to grow your career while working under the guidance of experienced Engineers and Developers with any of the following duties:
  • Design and develop automation systems
  • Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process lines, manufacturing equipment and sensors
  • Architect solutions using the appropriate technologies from database to AI to User Interface tools.
  • Provide our clients with real time, actionable information reports about their process
  • Develop quality code in accordance with established RoviSys and client standards
  • Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients
  • Travel to customer sites for planning meetings, commissioning and testing
  • Grow into position leading a team of engineers and technicians to provide automation and information solutions.

Below are the co-op paths we currently offer.
Systems:
  • Success Factors:
    • Understanding of Process or Manufacturing Systems
    • Co-op Experience
    • Electrical or Process Knowledge
  • Technologies Used:
    • DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva
  • Duties:
    • Design and develop automation systems
    • Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected equipment
    • Use P&ID, Equipment Lists, I/O Lists and Process Descriptions to define control schemes for clients.
    • Network customer systems, Controllers, HMI PC's, Field mounted instruments and Process Skids to provide fully integrated control systems

Information Systems:
  • Success Factors:
    • Ability to understand Information System architectures
  • Technologies Used:
    • Relational Databases and Historians (MS SQL Server, Oracle, OSIsoft, etc.)
    • Python, VBA/VBscript/C# syntax, Linux shell scription (Bash,make), PowerShell scripting
  • Duties:
    • Design and implement industry software applications to aggregate manufacturing systems information and provide reports to support business decisions
    • Manually configure technical solutions and identify optimization opportunities by leveraging scripting and automation to increase process efficiency
    • Install and commission systems connected to the plant floor devices onsite and support operations personnel through effective use and maintenance of the deployed solutions
    • Scripting and light programming

Industrial IT:
  • Success Factors:
    • Passion for networking
    • Virtualization
    • Cybersecurity in a manufacturing or office setting
  • Technologies Used:
    • Virtualization, Networking
    • Cybersecurity, Windows, Wireless
  • Duties:
    • Map and Design Network Architectures
    • Configure and Test Infrastructure components
    • Install and Commission equipment at customer sites, per design
    • Communicate with customer and project team to define needs and design/implement solutions

Qualifications
  • Full-time student status
  • Strong academic achievement, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a Technical Field, related to Engineering, or Control Systems
  • Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive Hourly Rate: $24/hr
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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