Automation Intern: Hands-on Engineering & Customer Solutions

Van Meter Inc.; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter Inc. offers an Automation Intern role designed to give you hands-on experience in industrial automation, product applications, and customer-focused project work.

You will work with Automation team members to support internal initiatives and customer projects while building practical knowledge and professional skills. You will participate in visits, trainings, and proof-of-concept activities, shadow specialists, and learn solution development processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently a college junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Automation Product Specialists to learn products, applications, and customer solutions.
• Support internal initiatives and customer-focused projects within Industrial Automation.
• Participate in product and solution training to develop technical knowledge.
• Assist with proof-of-concept projects and development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer projects.

Skills

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

College junior status

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Van Meter Inc. offers an Automation Intern role designed to give you hands-on experience in industrial automation, product applications, and customer-focused project work.

You will work with Automation team members to support internal initiatives and customer projects while building practical knowledge and professional skills. You will participate in visits, trainings, and proof-of-concept activities, shadow specialists, and learn solution development processes.