Electrical Controls CAD Designer Intern

ECI; United States; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Equipment & Controls, Inc. in Lawrence, PA is seeking an Engineering CAD Designer Intern to assist in designing control panels and documenting hardware.

You will work under experienced engineers to learn customer requirements, support design problem resolution and help prepare drawings for panel shop release. The role emphasizes learning AutoCAD-based drafting, I/O, wiring diagrams and DCS/ PLC concepts while collaborating with sales and engineering teams.

Formación

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, industrial or design-related engineering; relevant coursework or equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel; interest in PLC or DCS systems is desirable.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, ask questions, communicate clearly, manage assigned tasks and work effectively on a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with control panel design using AutoCAD and maintain a complete document package.
• Assist with control panel mechanical layout and detail drawings and with electrical wiring diagrams.
• Assist with I/O card termination, I/O loop, electrical schematic, and DCS network architecture drawings.
• Review I/O lists with project team and help develop I/O wiring drawings; support design estimates.

Conocimientos

Willingness to learn

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Associates or Bachelors in electrical/controls/industrial/design engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Description

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to learn, contribute and support our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek students and early-career individuals who share our interest in engineering, technology and excellence.

Business Unit/Department:

Engineering

Location:

Lawrence, PA

Job Description:

The Engineering department provides project services to automate processes in the chemical and oil and gas industries using Emerson’s DeltaV and ROC Automation Systems. The Electrical Controls CAD Designer Intern supports the team in learning and documenting hardware designs.

The primary job function is to assist with control panel design documentation for panels assembled, wired and tested in our on-site panel shop. The intern works under the guidance of Control System Engineers and experienced designers to learn customer requirements, support design problem resolution and help prepare drawings for release to the panel shop.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with control panel design using AutoCAD and help maintain a complete document package, including the following:
  • Assist with control panel mechanical layout and detail drawings
  • Assist with electrical AC and DC power distribution wiring diagrams
  • Assist with I/O card termination wiring diagrams
  • Assist with I/O loop diagrams
  • Assist with electrical schematic wiring diagrams
  • Assist with DCS system network architecture drawings
• Review I/O lists with project team members and assist with development of I/O wiring drawings
• Support the sales and engineering teams by gathering information for technical support and design estimates in selected sales pursuits
• May occasionally travel to customer sites for meetings and gathering field information with guidance from experienced team members

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, industrial or design-related engineering; relevant technical coursework or equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel; interest in PLC or DCS systems is desirable
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, ask questions, communicate clearly, manage assigned tasks and work effectively on a team

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment. Work with team members, ask questions, accept feedback and seek help when needed to support project goals.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Show interest in understanding customer needs. Communicate respectfully, provide accurate information within the scope of assigned work and follow through on commitments with guidance from the team.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly, follow company and project procedures and take responsibility for completing assigned work.

Additional Details:

We provide interns with opportunities to learn from experienced team members through initial and ongoing training, meaningful project assignments and access to quality work equipment. Internship details, eligibility and program expectations will be discussed during the recruiting process. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability