Automation Engineer Intern: Robotics & Smart Manufacturing

dtna; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) invites motivated students to join our summer internship program in Automation and Engineering at the Gastonia, NC site. You will assist with maintaining and improving automated equipment, work with robots, fabrication machines, and material handling systems, and help drive data visibility and operational efficiency in a high-volume plant.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics,

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or recently graduated within 1 year in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation concepts including robotics, PLCs, and control systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and automated equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard engineering documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automated equipment such as robots, fabrication machines, and material handling systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and productivity enhancements.
• Help develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including system architecture, standards, and procedures.
• Support data collection and visualization efforts to improve visibility into equipment performance and production metrics.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering to resolve technical issues and drive improvements.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Industrial automation concepts

Robotics

Programmable logic controllers

Control systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Tools

Fanuc Robots

Rockwell PC and controls software

Job description

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) invites motivated students to join our summer internship program in Automation and Engineering at the Gastonia, NC site. You will assist with maintaining and improving automated equipment, work with robots, fabrication machines, and material handling systems, and help drive data visibility and operational efficiency in a high-volume plant.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics,