Electrical Engineering Intern: PLC & Controls Design

Retech Systems LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Retech Systems LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking an electrical design engineer to assist in designing electrical assemblies and control systems for vacuum furnaces and related equipment. The role involves creating and reviewing detailed control system designs, writing PLC and HMI code, and generating technical documentation for customers and internal teams.

You will collaborate across engineering and operations, manage project plans and schedules, and contribute to testing procedures while ensuring

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, motor controls, P&IDs, hydraulics, vacuum systems, and electrical standards (CE marking, UL).
• Ability to develop project plans, maintain schedules, and adhere to budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication, team-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or approve final control system designs, changes, specs, and drawings and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop PLC code, HMI screens, and HMI code for complex systems.
• Conduct design reviews with customers, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Develop written procedures for testing equipment and systems.
• Generate technical reports, proposals, manuals, and documentation for customers and internal users.
• Report status of project milestones and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Three-phase power systems

Motor controls

P&IDs & hydraulics

Visual Basic programming

Project planning

People oriented

Vacuum metallurgy knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Retech Systems LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking an electrical design engineer to assist in designing electrical assemblies and control systems for vacuum furnaces and related equipment. The role involves creating and reviewing detailed control system designs, writing PLC and HMI code, and generating technical documentation for customers and internal teams.

You will collaborate across engineering and operations, manage project plans and schedules, and contribute to testing procedures while ensuring