Automation Intern: PLC/HMI Systems & Real-World Projects

ESCO Automation; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Group seeks an Automation Engineer Associate – Intern for its Automation unit. The role focuses on learning in a multi-discipline automation team, contributing to real-world automation projects from design through implementation.

Intern candidates should be enrolled in or have completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with preferred exposure to PLC programming, HMI technologies, and Allen Bradley systems.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree program in engineering or a related discipline.
• Preference for PLC programming or HMI experience.
• Preference for knowledge of Allen Bradley product lines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of process control system integration projects from design to implementation.
• Perform tasks under supervision while following scope, schedule and budget constraints.
• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI-based control systems as assigned.
• Monitor quality measures to ensure targets are met.
• Support ESCO standards and best practices.
• Follow safety, conduct and policy requirements.
• Explore emerging technologies to improve automation workflows and system performance.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Technologies

Electrical fundamentals

Allen Bradley products

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

ESCO Group seeks an Automation Engineer Associate – Intern for its Automation unit. The role focuses on learning in a multi-discipline automation team, contributing to real-world automation projects from design through implementation.

Intern candidates should be enrolled in or have completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with preferred exposure to PLC programming, HMI technologies, and Allen Bradley systems.