Controls Engineering Intern — Hands-On PLC & Panel Work

Wayne State University; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Path to full-time offer for strong interns

Job summary

Bridger Automation, based in Aberdeen, Maryland, is seeking an intern in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering. This hands-on role will have you working on genuine engineering tasks in a senior team environment, focusing on control panel assembly and AutoCAD layouts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn about automation and building systems. Strong performers may have an opportunity for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (rising sophomore or above).
• Solid grasp of basic electrical and circuit fundamentals.
• Comfortable working with your hands and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and check UL 508A control panels.
• Draft control panel layouts and schematics in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Generate documentation for I/O lists and wire numbering.

Skills

Basic electrical and circuit fundamentals

Detail-oriented documentation

Hands-on assembly and wiring

Education

Pursuing degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming

Python

Job description

Bridger Automation, based in Aberdeen, Maryland, is seeking an intern in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering. This hands-on role will have you working on genuine engineering tasks in a senior team environment, focusing on control panel assembly and AutoCAD layouts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn about automation and building systems. Strong performers may have an opportunity for full-time employment.