Controls Engineering Internship

Hitachi; Elm Hill (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright Industries, LLC in Nashville, TN seeks an intern for a May–August 2027 term. This onsite, part-time program is full-time paid during the term and emphasizes learning practical engineering tasks while contributing to the team.

Responsibilities include learning basic programming, CAD, and handling routine technical work with guidance from senior engineers. Candidates should be high school graduates enrolled in an engineering degree program and ready to collaborate in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Tasks will be learning experiences with instruction from experienced team members.
• Make positive contributions in response to training provided.
• Perform routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Learn and perform basic programming skills.

Skills

CAD

Electrical/Pneumatic schematics

Programming languages

Teamwork

Excel/Word/Outlook

Education

High School diploma

Engineering degree program

Job description

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID: R0143937

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Company Name: WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: Part time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The working term for this position will be from May 2027 through August 2027.

Location: Onsite at our Nashville, TN facility.

Internship Type: Full-Time, Paid

What You’ll Do:

• Requires a willingness to learn and the ability to be flexible.
• Expected that many tasks asked will be learning experiences, and experienced team members will provide proper instruction.
• Expected to make positive contributions to the company in response to the training provided.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Learn and perform basic programming skills.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.

Skills You’ll Have:

• Basic proficiency in CAD.
• Basic knowledge of electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing packages.
• Basic proficiency in programming languages.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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