Zachary Lance

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EOSYS Co-op Term

Tue Jul 14 2026

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A yearlong co-op term at EOSYS. Working in control systems and automation

EOSYS — Automation Engineer Experience

Company & Role

  • Joined EOSYS, a control systems integration and industrial automation company based in Smyrna, Tennessee, as a full-time engineer in Fall 2025.
  • Supported automation projects in the food and beverage industry, combining system development with on-site testing and commissioning.

Key Contributions

  • Worked primarily on projects for General Mills at its Pillsbury manufacturing facility.
  • Developed and troubleshot PLC applications using Rockwell Studio 5000 and related control hardware.
  • Built experience with FactoryTalk Optix for HMI and SCADA development.
  • Supported production startups by testing equipment, diagnosing issues, and implementing solutions in the field.

Skills Developed

  • PLC programming and industrial control systems
  • HMI/SCADA development
  • System testing and commissioning
  • Real-time troubleshooting in production environments
  • Collaboration with engineers, technicians, operators, and customers