Controls Engineer Intern: PLCs, HMI & Automation

ProMach; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMach invites energetic engineering students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program as a Controls Engineer Intern in Indiana. You will work with experienced engineers on design, development, and implementation of control systems for innovative packaging machinery.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to industrial automation, hands-on testing, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while developing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Computer Engineering.
• Familiarity with PLCs (Rockwell or Siemens) and HMI concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving and verbal/written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC and HMI systems.
• Support integration of sensors, actuators, drives, and other control components.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical and control systems on automated machinery.
• Create/update electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; document technical work.
• Collaborate on system upgrades, customer projects, and new product development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation/Computer Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

HMI development

Job description

ProMach invites energetic engineering students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program as a Controls Engineer Intern in Indiana. You will work with experienced engineers on design, development, and implementation of control systems for innovative packaging machinery.

This hands-on internship offers exposure to industrial automation, hands-on testing, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while developing technical and professional skills.