Automation Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric; Montreal; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness Wallet

Telemedicine program

13 paid holidays annually

Up to 19 days paid time off in first L

Paid family leaves

Parental and care leave

Recharge Break

Employee assistance program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp in Montreal is seeking an automation engineering intern to contribute to the development of automation solutions for industrial customers, using Schneider Electric products (Foxboro, Triconex, Modicon, Aveva).

You will assist engineers with design documents, user guides, test documents, and problem-solving related to customer requirements, while gaining hands-on experience in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering at internship level S-2 or S-3.
• Experience with DCS/PLC is a plus.
• Experience with Aveva products (Wonderware HMI, Historian) is an asset.
• Interest in automation systems including HMI, DCS and PLC.
• Experience designing and integrating process automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of automation solutions for industrial customers using Schneider Electric products.
• Assist in preparation and verification of engineering documents.
• Analyze and help solve technical problems related to customer requirements.

Skills

DCS & PLC

Team collaboration

Effective communication

French & English fluency

Education

Engineering internship level S-2/S-3

Tools

Aveva Wonderware

Aveva Historian

Job description

The Foxboro division, where this position will take place, specializes in the automation and control of industrial manufacturing and processes. It has many customers in the following industries: nuclear energy, liquefied natural gas, mining, metals, chemicals and petrochemicals, pulp and paper.

We are looking for a highly motivated, customer-focused automation, team oriented person. The candidate will work under the supervision of engineers on automation solutions projects for our industrial customers.

Expected Start Date: Winter 2027 semester

What will you do?

• Participate in development of automation solutions for our industrial customers using standard Schneider Electric products. (Mainly Foxboro, Triconex, Modicon and Aveva)
• Participate in preparation and verification of engineering documents. (Design documents, User Guide, Test documents).
• Analyze and solves technical problems related to technologies or specific customer requirements.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Currently studying Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering at internship level S-2 or S-3
• Experience in process automation using DCS and PLC is an asset
• Experience with Aveva products (Wonderware HMI, Historian) is an asset.
• An interest in automation systems such as: HMI, DCS and PLC.
• Comprehensive experience in architecting, constructing, and integrating applications and information systems for process automation and industrial manufacturing.

Additional Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and working with customers in a distributed team environment
• Functional knowledge of French and English to facilitate collaboration with our teams, clients and stakeholders at the provincial and international levels

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