Controls or Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Koch Finishing Systems; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineering Intern for the summer. You will work with a team of engineers on installation, design, and project engineering tasks while receiving mentorship to grow your skills.

Applicants should be pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic record and be able to travel to job-sites for extended periods. Freshman completion is common for co-op roles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS Electrical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Willingness to travel to job-sites for extended periods.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning tasks.
• Support design and project engineering efforts.
• Learn PLC and HMI programming under supervision.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

PLC programming

HMI programming

Schematic reading

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

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