Automation Engineering Intern

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Shadow Automation Engineers and related professionals to gain insight into engineering roles, processes, and project execution
• Participate in technical training, team meetings, and jobsite visits (as applicable)
• Learn and apply industry standards, tools, and best practices related to automation, controls, and machine safety
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen communication, teamwork, and overall professional skills

Engineering & Technical Support

• Aid Automation Engineers with engineering and project tasks
• Assist with the design of control systems, including control panels, electrical schematics, and automation networks, and/or a focus on mechanical and robotic cell design
• Review, check, and edit electrical and/or mechanical drawings
• Aid with the development and testing of PLC application software
• Aid with the development and testing of HMI application software
• Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities
• Rotate through various functional groups (automation programming, design, vision inspection systems, machine safety, panel building, etc.) to gain broad exposure to the business

Departmental & Project Support

• Assist teams with day-to-day administrative and project-based tasks
• Support document control, data entry, and reporting for active projects or internal initiatives
• Help prepare technical and project materials as assigned
• Participate in meetings, jobsite visits, and other learning opportunities to gain exposure to the department, company, and industry

Safety / Hazard Recognition & Elimination

• Preplan work tasks and identify methods to eliminate hazards before work begins
• Observe work habits and conditions, identify hazards, and communicate concerns appropriately
• Uphold safety as the company’s top priority and support the goal of zero accidents
• Promote open communication between field and office regarding safety concerns, improvements, and PPE needs
• Complete required safety training as expected of all company personnel