Applications Engineering Internship

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite work in Nashville

Job summary

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Applications Engineering Intern for our Nashville, TN site. You will assist and support engineers, learning from dedicated automation experts while contributing to design, build, program, and deployment of custom automated equipment.

You’ll work with a team to design automation lines for customers nationwide and collaborate with engineers to brainstorm solutions, create CAD models, and prepare quotes.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.
• Basic CAD proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Design custom automation lines for customers nationwide in various industries.
• Collaborate with applications, mechanical, and controls engineers to vet automation solutions; learn the automation industry.
• Create CAD models, conduct automation timing studies, and prepare quote materials for customers.
• Communicate with customers to gather requirements, show concept designs, and guide them through the automation process.
• Reach out to vendors for product quotes and subject matter expertise.
• Develop, build, and present an intern project to general management and applications team.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Electrical schematics

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pursuing engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Electrical/Pneumatic schematic tools

Office software

Job description

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0143934

Date Posted:

2026-09-18

Company Name:

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:

Part time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

he working term for this position will befromMay 2027 through August 2027.

Location:

Onsite at our Nashville, TN facility

Internship Type:

Full-Time, Paid

AsanApplications Engineering Intern,you willassistand support other Applications Engineers. Learn from some of the most dedicated and technically competent engineers in the Automation Industry. JR Automation drives change by learning and innovating faster than anyone else. As a member of a projectteam,you'llwork alongside our Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to support the design, build, program, and deployment of custom automated equipment.

WhatYou'llDo:

• Work with a team of applications engineers to design custom automation lines for customers nationwide in a variety of industries.

• Collaborate with applications, mechanical, andcontrolsengineers to brainstorm and vet automation solutions, while learning about the automation industry.

• Create CAD models, conduct automation timing studies, and prepare quote materials for customers.

• Communicate directly with customers to gather requirements, show concept designs, and guide them through the automation process.

• Reach out to vendors for product quotes and subject matterexpertise.

• Develop, build, and present an intern project togeneralmanagement and applications team.

Note:

Thislist of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

WhatYou'llBring:

• High School graduate, or equivalent.

• Currentlyenrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.

SkillsYou'llHave:

• Basicproficiencyin CAD.

• Basic knowledge of electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing packages.

• Computer literacy in Excel, Word,andOutlook.

Disclaimer:

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we pushwhat'spossible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.