Controls Engineering Intern

Fayetteville, Arkansas May 2027 – Aug 2027

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team! Greatness takes continuous evolution. That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers. One team. Any challenge. Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

About the role

As a Controls Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with the Controls Engineering Manager, Technical Leaders, and cross-functional teams to support meeting the vision of the Controls group with proving insight and ideas on improvements (processes, standards, best practices, and tools) that boost the team’s effectiveness and efficiency. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 1-5 projects daily.
• Support the electrical and mechanical design teams.
• Contribute to PLC, HMI and Robotics program development.
• Assist with hands-on assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting of custom automation equipment.
• Work closely with your project team to find solutions to achieve targeted functional outcomes within defined budgets and timelines.
• Given the client-focused nature of the work, employees may be required to work over weekends or outside of standard business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Controls Engineering Co op at CGX should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada.
• Enrolled in a post-secondary engineering program, seeking a pre-grad work term.
• Eagerness to learn while working with a team to develop custom industrial robotic automation systems.
• Willingness to learn through a variety of tasks, challenges, and projects while supporting your team.
• Talented team player capable of working efficiently with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Physical demands: regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear; occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Skills

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity