Controls or Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

South Western Communications, Inc.; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 12,398,000 - 14,878,000; Full time

Job summary

South Western Communications, Inc. offers an Electrical and Controls Engineering Intern position. The role provides hands-on experience under an experienced engineering group, with mentoring and opportunities to learn and grow.

Summer internships are 11 weeks long and co-op assignments can range from 11 weeks to 6 months. Ideal candidates are motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership in engineering coursework.

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.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to installation, design, and project engineering during the internship.
• Summer internships are 11 weeks in length.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities during the program.

Skills

Network knowledge

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematic

Travel willingness

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

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