Controls Engineering Internship: PLC & Automation (Summer)

Lincoln Electric; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric’s Automation facility in Bettendorf, IA is seeking bright engineering students to join our Controls Engineering Internship Program. You’ll design, debug and troubleshoot PLC software, gaining hands-on experience in industrial automation and real-world problem solving.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, with exposure to project documentation, reports, and customer deliverables, in a fast-paced environment. Immersion Day at the Cleveland, OH HQ is included.”

Qualifications

• Currently 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.
• Familiarity with OSHA, SDS, and ANSI (RIA) safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC software and HMIs 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

PLC design

Diagnostics

Technical drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lincoln Electric’s Automation facility in Bettendorf, IA is seeking bright engineering students to join our Controls Engineering Internship Program. You’ll design, debug and troubleshoot PLC software, gaining hands-on experience in industrial automation and real-world problem solving.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, with exposure to project documentation, reports, and customer deliverables, in a fast-paced environment. Immersion Day at the Cleveland, OH HQ is included.”