Automation Engineer Intern: Manufacturing & Robotics

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Automation Engineering Intern - Operations at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will help design and implement robust automated solutions to support manufacturing and distribution.

You will work with cross-functional teams across Garmin locations (Olathe and Taiwan), develop mechanical/electrical safety, PLC/HMI/robotic programming, and generate documentation while ensuring conformance to design specs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, MIS, CS or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher standard for consideration.
• Hands-on automation experience with robotics, electrical panels, industrial controls and programming.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated solutions across mechanical, electrical, safety, PLC/HMI and robotics domains.
• Ensure compliance with product design specifications and create revision-controlled docs.
• Participate in design reviews and present solutions to team and management.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing automation systems; explore new concepts.
• Collaborate with Garmin teams in Olathe and Taiwan on projects.

Skills

Robotics

Electrical design

Industrial controls

PLC/HMI

CAD

Education

Relevant engineering or CS degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Automation Engineering Intern - Operations at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will help design and implement robust automated solutions to support manufacturing and distribution.

You will work with cross-functional teams across Garmin locations (Olathe and Taiwan), develop mechanical/electrical safety, PLC/HMI/robotic programming, and generate documentation while ensuring conformance to design specs.