Controls or Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Koch Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems in Michigan invites motivated Electrical and Controls Engineering students to join our 2027 summer intern program. As an Electrical and Controls Engineering Intern, you will be mentored by experienced engineers and work on real projects spanning installation, design, and project engineering.

Candidates should be pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be willing to travel to job-sites, and have knowledge of networks, PLC and HMI programming,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or experience with networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, etc.).
• Knowledge of and/or experience with PLC programming (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of and/or experience with HMI programming (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Ability to read an electrical schematic.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to installation, design and project engineering on real projects.
• Work with an experienced engineering team and receive mentorship.
• Develop interpersonal skills and leadership experience during the internship.

Skills

Networks experience

PLC programming

HMI programming

Reading schematics

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

Job description

NOW accepting applications for 2027 summer engineering interns!

As an Electrical and Controls Engineering Intern, you will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of engineering professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow. Summer intern/co-op experiences will include exposure to installation, design, project engineering, and more!

We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records in engineering. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the co-op program and internships have completed their freshman year.

Summer internships are 11 weeks in length. Co-op education assignments, which are available throughout the year, typically run from 11 weeks to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS Electrical Engineering degree
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Ability to travel to job-sites for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of and/or experience with networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet,etc.)
• Knowledge of and/or experience with PLC programming (preferably Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of and/or experience with HMI programming (preferably Allen Bradley)
• Ability to read an electrical schematic