Automation & Controls Engineer Intern: Hands-on PLC/HMI Experience

Charter Automotive

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Part time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship
Intern Kickoff Day
Volunteer opportunities
Professional development workshops
Intern Summer Showcase

Job summary

Charter Steel in Saukville, WI offers a year-round Automation & Controls Engineer Internship. You will gain hands-on experience supporting automation and controls projects, test and improve control systems, and develop HMI software while learning the steelmaking process.

The program features a part-time schedule during the academic year and full-time in the summer, starting January 2027. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year Electrical/Controls Engineering program with sophomore standing

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a four-year Electrical/Controls Engineering degree with Sophomore status.
  • GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute projects within an HMI environment.
  • Support real-time manufacturing through control system programming.
  • Design and enhance operator GUIs to improve workflow.
  • Collaborate with engineers and operations to troubleshoot and improve systems.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication
Multitasking

Education

Sophomore status in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field
GPA 2.75+

Tools

PLC languages
AutoCAD
Microsoft SQL
Wonderware InTouch

Job description

Charter Steel in Saukville, WI offers a year-round Automation & Controls Engineer Internship. You will gain hands-on experience supporting automation and controls projects, test and improve control systems, and develop HMI software while learning the steelmaking process.

The program features a part-time schedule during the academic year and full-time in the summer, starting January 2027. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year Electrical/Controls Engineering program with sophomore standing

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