Automation Engineering Intern - Operations

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

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Automation Engineering Intern - Operations 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