Controls Engineer Intern

Marvin Composites; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Marvin Composites invites you to join our Fargo, ND plant as a Controls Engineer Intern, a paid internship that runs full-time in the summer and part-time with a flexible schedule during the school year. You will work on custom equipment projects, learn to maintain and program automation, and gain wiring experience while contributing to safer, efficient production.

You’ll collaborate with our team to diagnose issues, support process improvements, and balance academics with hands-on engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation systems and/or Ignition SCADA.
• Manufacturing environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in custom equipment projects designed for production use.
• Maintain and program automated machines and equipment.
• Gain experience in machine wiring.
• Assist in diagnosing and repairing faulty mechanical and electrical components.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Rockwell Automation systems

SCADA Ignition

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Job Overview

Join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo, ND as a Controls Engineer Intern. At Marvin Composites, we manufacture composite fiberglass window frame materials, renowned for quality and innovation.

In this Controls internship, you’ll get hands-on experience with our processes, implement control platforms, and see how automation supports safety and efficient production. Your initiative will help you take on meaningful project assignments. As you work with our innovative processes and custom automated manufacturing equipment, you’ll directly contribute to improvements that make a real impact.

This is a paid internship. It is full-time during the summer and part-time with a flexible schedule during the school year. We’re looking for candidates available to work year-round, balancing their academic schedules and professional growth.

Highlights of your role

• Participate in custom equipment projects designed for and by Marvin Composites for production use
• Acquire practical experience in maintaining and programming automated machines and equipment
• Gain experience in machine wiring
• Assist in diagnosing and repairing faulty mechanical and electrical components throughout the facility

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Experience using Rockwell Automation systems and/or SCADA: Ignition a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Also want to make sure you have

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in many of the premium windows and doors manufactured by Marvin, a family-owned and -led company. As an industry leader in producing composite materials, we have a history of providing interns with real-world experiences in the manufacturing industry. Marvin Composites currently has fiberglass production facilities in Fargo, North Dakota, and Salem, Virginia. Our 300+ associates enjoy our better living approach to benefits, which support you at work and beyond.

Our unique offerings include:

• Brighter Days Fund – financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship
• Engage in various fun activities throughout the year like bowling and corn-hole tournaments, food cook-offs, ice cream truck visits, and more!

Embrace opportunities to volunteer in our communities through various events while contributing to notable projects for skill development.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].