Controls Engineering Intern/Co-op: Start in Automation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is offering a part-time, paid Controls Engineering Internship/Co-Op in Auburn Hills, MI from May 2027 through August 2027. You will assist and support engineers across Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment.

The role emphasizes a willingness to learn, flexibility, and teamwork. Applicants should be a high school graduate or equivalent and currently enrolled in an engineering

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.
• Willingness to learn and flexible attitude to a fast-moving automation environment.
• Basic CAD skills and familiarity with electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Controls Engineers on projects within a multi-discipline team.
• Learn and perform basic programming tasks for automation systems.
• Collaborate with Applications, Controls, Mechanical and Build teams to design and deploy equipment.

Skills

CAD

Electrical schematics

Programming basics

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School graduate or equivalent; enrolled in engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is offering a part-time, paid Controls Engineering Internship/Co-Op in Auburn Hills, MI from May 2027 through August 2027. You will assist and support engineers across Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment.

The role emphasizes a willingness to learn, flexibility, and teamwork. Applicants should be a high school graduate or equivalent and currently enrolled in an engineering