Controls Engineering Intern

RXinsider LTD.; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain hands-on experience

Mentorship from engineers

Networking opportunities

Resume and career-building support

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

iA (Innovation Associates) invites students to join its 10-week summer iA Intern Program as a Controls Engineering Intern, supporting design, development, and implementation of automation control systems under senior engineers.

The internship runs June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027 in the U.S. with an estimated hourly rate of $18.00–$26.00. You will gain hands-on PLC, HMIs, and wiring experience and participate in real projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Undergraduate student gaining hands-on experience in automation.
• Strong interest in controls engineering and automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and commissioning of automation control systems under supervision.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, and motor control systems.
• Develop and document project scopes and system documentation.
• Support in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Contribute to system testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet timelines and budgets.
• Uphold safety standards and maintain accurate records.

Skills

PLC programming exposure

HMI basics

Control systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Job description

The Role:

As a Controls Engineering Intern, you will support the design, development, and implementation of automated control systems under the guidance of experienced Controls Engineers. This internship provides hands-on experience in working with PLCs, industrial communication networks, and electrical control systems. You will contribute to real-world projects and gain valuable insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Controls Engineer in a high-paced engineering environment.

The iA Intern Program is a 10-week summer internship, running from, Tuesday June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the design and commissioning of automation control systems, including:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Industrial communication networks
• Motor control systems (variable and fixed speed)
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Support in writing, testing, and documenting PLC code under supervision
• Help develop project scopes and system documentation
• Participate in reviewing system requirements and control strategies with engineering staff
• Assist in selecting components and reviewing technical specifications
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Support system testing and troubleshooting using diagnostic tools such as multimeters
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and within specifications
• Uphold safety standards and follow operational procedures at all times
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Who you are:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Basic understanding of control systems and automation concepts
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Even better if you have:

• Exposure to PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic)

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00 per hour, though a candidate's hourly rate shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience.

What are the perks?

• Gain hands-on experience
• Work on real projects with industry professionals
• Receive mentorship and build your professional network
• Get career-building and resume support
• Explore potential full-time opportunities

More about iA:

iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit iARx.com.

Our Mission:

We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.

Our Products:

• Software
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

To learn more about iA's product, people and culture visit us at iARx.com OR check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube!

iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.