Automation Intern: Hands-on PLC, HMI & Systems Design

Link Snacks; Town of Minong (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Snacks in Minong, WI invites a summer Automation Intern to join a capable engineering team. You will learn and contribute to automation projects across design, development, and field installation phases, gaining exposure to physical plant systems and software development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting while supporting project documentation and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 2 year or 4 year education in Engineering, Automation technologies, Controls related field or similar.
• General understanding of Automation Control technologies and equipment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and food processing systems is a plus
• Understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Software applications in Windows operating systems and MS Office
• General understanding of PLC programming with troubleshooting capabilities
• General understanding of HMI applications such as Rockwell software, GE Intellution, and/or Wonderware software applications
• Visual Basic and Database Programming is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• This position must also be able to perform industrial field work which may include hazardous locations, ladders, and stairs

Responsibilities

• Learn and contribute to multiple automation projects.
• Assist in design, development, and field installation tasks.
• Develop high-quality industrial software programs in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate design with project team members.
• Prepare project scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Maintain positive client relationships on projects.

Skills

Automation concepts

PLC programming

HMI software

Electrical basics

Windows MS Office

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Automation understanding

Education

Engineering education

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell

Wonderware

GE Intellution

VB & SQL

Job description

Link Snacks in Minong, WI invites a summer Automation Intern to join a capable engineering team. You will learn and contribute to automation projects across design, development, and field installation phases, gaining exposure to physical plant systems and software development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting while supporting project documentation and commissioning activities.