Controls Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Pro Mach Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Drug-free workplace

Accommodation provided

Job summary

ProMach invites talented engineering students to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program as a Controls Engineer Intern. You will work with seasoned engineers to design, program, test, and commission PLC and HMI systems for packaging machinery.

You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, learn industrial automation concepts, and contribute to meaningful projects while developing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechatronics, automation, or computer engineering.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming platforms (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Familiarity with HMI development and industrial automation concepts.
• Read electrical schematics and control panel design principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC and HMI systems.
• Support integration of sensors, actuators, drives, and control components.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical and control systems on automated machinery.
• Create and update electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers on upgrades and new product development.
• Conduct research and testing to improve machine performance.
• Support equipment validation activities and system testing.
• Follow safety policies and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Industrial controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever inspires you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. ProMach is excited to welcome the next generation of engineering talent through our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

As a Controls Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design, development, and implementation of control systems for innovative packaging machinery. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, exposure to industrial automation technologies, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering projects while developing technical and professional skills.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems
• Support the integration of sensors, actuators, drives, and other control system components
• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging electrical and control systems on automated machinery
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers on system upgrades, customer projects, and new product development initiatives
• Conduct research, testing, and analysis to improve machine performance and control system functionality
• Support equipment validation activities and system testing efforts
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards

Who We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of PLC programming platforms such as Rockwell Automation or Siemens
• Familiarity with HMI development and industrial automation concepts
• Exposure to electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel design principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Previous experience with manufacturing, robotics, automation, or industrial controls is a plus

Why Join ProMach?

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced automation and packaging technologies
• Work directly with experienced engineering professionals and industry experts
• Participate in meaningful projects that impact real-world manufacturing operations
• Build technical, professional, and leadership skills in a collaborative environment
• Expand your professional network across a global organization

At ProMach, we’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven students who are eager to learn and make an impact.

What’s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products.

At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine- whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive- offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation.

Our mission- to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust- along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.