Automation Engineering Intern: Robotics & PLC Systems

Jabil; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Leadership events

Professional development

Job summary

Jabil is offering a Summer Internship Program in Clinton, MA, designed for engineering students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or related fields. The role focuses on hands-on automation work, including designing and integrating automated systems, PLC/HMI programming, and robotics, with mentoring and leadership interaction.

Interns will participate in cross-functional teams, attend professional development events, tours, and committees, and gain exposure to safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering disciplines relevant to automation.
• Exposure to automation, manufacturing, or process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with design tools and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate automated systems, including robotic cells, PLC-controlled machinery, and vision inspection systems.
• Program and configure PLCs (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens), HMIs, and industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, Universal Robots).
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot automation equipment and software.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance to implement automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and procedures.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities.

Skills

Automation design

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Jabil is offering a Summer Internship Program in Clinton, MA, designed for engineering students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or related fields. The role focuses on hands-on automation work, including designing and integrating automated systems, PLC/HMI programming, and robotics, with mentoring and leadership interaction.

Interns will participate in cross-functional teams, attend professional development events, tours, and committees, and gain exposure to safety, quality, and