Controls Engineer Intern

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Tallahassee, FL offers a Controls Engineer Intern role focused on supporting manufacturing operations and improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through hands-on engineering work.

You will analyze processes, develop layouts with CAD tools, document SOPs and PFMEA, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with junior or senior standing.
• Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Available to work at least 20 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and process improvement projects by analyzing workflows, material handling methods, and production processes to improve operational performance.
• Collect and evaluate operational data using statistical analysis, observations, and time studies to help establish efficient work standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create and update process documentation, including SOPs and PFMEA documents.
• Develop equipment, workspace, and facility layouts using 2D/3D CAD tools to improve productivity, workflow, and space utilization.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, recommend solutions, and support project execution while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (junior or senior)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Controls Engineer Intern

Req ID: 51451 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As a ControlsEngineering Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing operations while helping improve the processes that drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to real‑world challenges and see the direct impact of your work.

Working alongside experienced engineering and operations teams in Tallahassee, Florida, you’ll contribute to process improvement initiatives, facility and workflow optimization, and data‑driven decision‑making. Your work will help identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement across the operation.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, analyzing data, and finding better ways of working, this internship offers valuable exposure to manufacturing engineering and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support manufacturing and process improvement projects by analyzing workflows, material handling methods, and production processes to improve operational performance.
• Collect and evaluate operational data using statistical analysis, observations, and time studies to help establish efficient work standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create and update process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents.
• Develop equipment, workspace, and facility layouts using 2D/3D CAD tools to improve productivity, workflow, and space utilization.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, recommend solutions, and support project execution while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with junior or senior standing preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, apply mathematical and statistical concepts, and use structured problem‑solving methods to improve processes.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and other business productivity tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and perform activities that may include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting materials within a manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits likeannual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on‑and off‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family‑owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long‑term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.