Automation Engineer Intern: Robotics & PLCs in Manufacturing

Plexus Corp.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Team member perks

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Idaho is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer intern to support the design, development and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions, including robotics, PLCs, sensors and safety controllers. You will work with cross‑functional teams to improve production quality and velocity.

Responsibilities include developing prototypes, architecting software and electrical concepts, documenting workflows and schematics, and performing software verification and validation testing.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for the internship duration.
• Junior level status; GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions using Plexus standard processes and approved providers.
• Develop POC prototypes for new programs and tooling for automated production processes; architect and develop software and electrical capabilities.
• Develop documentation including software workflows, requirements, electrical schematics and network diagrams.
• Define and execute software verification and validation testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Idaho is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer intern to support the design, development and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions, including robotics, PLCs, sensors and safety controllers. You will work with cross‑functional teams to improve production quality and velocity.

Responsibilities include developing prototypes, architecting software and electrical concepts, documenting workflows and schematics, and performing software verification and validation testing.