2027 Summer Internship - Process Automation Engineering - Site Locations

Freeport-McMoRan; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship and professional growth

Cross-site exposure to operations

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan offers a paid internship in engineering for full-time university students or recent grads. Interns gain hands-on experience in industrial control systems across North American sites, with opportunities to work on meaningful projects.

Under supervision, you will support installation, diagnostics and repair of control equipment, collaborate with staff engineers, and participate in safety programs while developing technical and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in an appropriate Process Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline or related Engineering field.
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Process Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface between staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel.
• Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control equipment.
• Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Process Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why You Should Apply for This Internship

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August.

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship:

• A foreign national working in a full-time status on an F-1 visa may be considered for H-1B visa sponsorship based on business needs, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval.
• A foreign national working in a full-time status may be considered for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship, based on business needs, completion of six (6) months of employment, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval.

Where You Will Work

Interns are assigned to various locations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Iowa, supporting our business in a variety of disciplines.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, provides technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.

• Interface between staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel. Experience with control system maintenance and associated project development/implementation.
• Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, DCS, HMI, PLC, PC interface, and third party equipment).
• Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in an appropriate Process Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline or related Engineering field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Process Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is current ly $29.00 - $36.00/h our. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
• Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What We Require:

• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety‑related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi‑task, work under pressure, and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Work is in an office, mine, or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel‑toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and on‑going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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