Automation Engineering Intern — CAD, PLC & Robotics

Btd Manufacturing, Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

BTD, a fast-growing metalworking company with 1100+ employees, seeks a co-op or engineering intern to support the Engineering team across multiple projects. You will learn by doing, assist to design, build, test, install and operate automated manufacturing systems, and create detailed CAD drawings.

You will contribute to lean initiatives, analyze run times, and support cost-reduction efforts while developing problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics/Automation, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering program at a two or four year college or university, progressing toward a degree.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support operations by working with the Engineering team to learn through multiple projects.
• Assist in designing, building, testing, installing, and operating automated manufacturing systems.
• Create and edit 2-D/3-D CAD drawings for project items.
• Write and edit robotic or PLC programs to produce parts.
• Identify safety and quality risks and root causes.
• Apply time studies or MTM/MOST to validate setup/run times.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and product flow improvements.
• Evaluate historical data on run rates to determine accuracy.
• Assist in cost-reduction initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Prior manufacturing exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics/Automation/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering program

Job description

BTD, a fast-growing metalworking company with 1100+ employees, seeks a co-op or engineering intern to support the Engineering team across multiple projects. You will learn by doing, assist to design, build, test, install and operate automated manufacturing systems, and create detailed CAD drawings.

You will contribute to lean initiatives, analyze run times, and support cost-reduction efforts while developing problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.