Automation & Mechatronics Intern - Fall 2026

Mississippi State University; Canton (MS); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E) in Canton, MS, offers an internship focused on automation technology, lean and Six Sigma training, and on-site engineering projects for industry partners.

Open to students in engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics or maintenance who have completed freshman year and a 3.0 GPA, this role includes hands-on lab work with PLCs, collaborative robots, vision systems, and industrial sensors during Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics, or maintenance programs that have completed their freshman year.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Interest in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and integrate automation equipment in the CAVS-E Experiential Learning Lab (C.E.L.L.).
• Work with PLCs, Collaborative Robots, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Vision Systems and Industrial Sensors.
• Demonstrate and showcase automation technologies to industry partners and workshop participants.
• Document results of industry projects and benefits to customers.

Education

Engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics, or maintenance program (freshman year completed)

Job description

Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E) in Canton, MS, offers an internship focused on automation technology, lean and Six Sigma training, and on-site engineering projects for industry partners.

Open to students in engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics or maintenance who have completed freshman year and a 3.0 GPA, this role includes hands-on lab work with PLCs, collaborative robots, vision systems, and industrial sensors during Fall 2026.