Controls Engineering Intern — Hands-On Automation

Lincoln Electric; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LincPal mentoring

Housing stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Lincoln Electric’s ForiAutomation facility in Shelby Township, MI offers a Controls Engineering Internship designed to connect academia with real-world automation projects. You’ll design, develop, and implement advanced control systems under guidance, gaining hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

The program emphasizes learning through the LincPal pairing, frequent workshops, and opportunities for future full-time roles. Relocation housing stipend may apply for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.
• Open to traveling in the US.
• Engineering discipline preferred: Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum overall GPA 3.0.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.
• Coursework or experience in programming (e.g., Python, C/C++, PLC ladder logic).
• Familiarity with electrical circuits, schematic reading, or mechanical design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of BOMs, print reading, and manufacturing routing.
• Exposure to PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design controls, hardware, and software for industrial automation equipment.
• Debug and troubleshoot PLC software.
• Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
• Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
• Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed.

Skills

Python

C/C++

PLC ladder logic

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincoln Electric’s ForiAutomation facility in Shelby Township, MI offers a Controls Engineering Internship designed to connect academia with real-world automation projects. You’ll design, develop, and implement advanced control systems under guidance, gaining hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

The program emphasizes learning through the LincPal pairing, frequent workshops, and opportunities for future full-time roles. Relocation housing stipend may apply for non-local candidates.