Automation Engineer Intern - Electrical

Garmin International, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Automation Engineer Intern for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will design and implement scalable automated solutions to support manufacturing and distribution, covering mechanical, electrical, safety, PLC/HMI/robotics programming and documentation. The role emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication, with collaboration across Garmin teams in Olathe and Taiwan.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in electrical/industrial/manufacturing engineering, MIS, CS or related field.
• GPA is typically >= 3.0 as a general rule.
• Hands-on automation experience involving robotics, electrical panel design, industrial controls and programming.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
• Strong problem-solving, communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated solutions to support manufacturing and distribution.
• Develop mechanical, electrical, safety, PLC/HMI/robotic programming components.
• Ensure solutions comply with design specifications and document revisions.
• Troubleshoot and continuously improve existing automation.

Skills

Automation experience

Robotics

Industrial controls

Programming

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, MIS, CS or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Automation Engineer Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust and scalable automated solutions to support manufacturing and distribution.

Essential Functions

• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards.
• Develop all aspects of engineering design: mechanical, electrical, safety, PLC/HMI/robotic programming
• Ensure all solutions comply with product design specifications
• Generate revision-controlled design and user documentation
• Participate in design reviews and present solutions to team and management
• Troubleshoot, support and continuously improve existing automated solutions
• Research and development of new, cutting-edge automation concepts
• Collaborate with project teams across Garmin (Olathe & Taiwan)

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Previous, hands‑on automation experience involving robotics, electrical panel design, industrial controls and programming
• Experience using 2D and 3D CAD design software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS)
• Excellent problem‑solving ability
• Clear and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team‑oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering or IT
• Fluent in statistical analysis
• Speak, read, and/or write in Spanish, German or French

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits