Electrical Engineering Intern: Power & Controls

Plansee Group; Towanda (Bradford County); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Job summary

Plansee Group USA in Towanda, PA invites motivated students for a summer co-op in electrical engineering. You will support plant engineering projects, read single-line diagrams, and assist with equipment specifications under experienced engineers.

You'll gain hands-on experience in industrial power, controls, NEC requirements, PLC/HMI programming concepts, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting. Internship duration 3–6 months, summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Interest in power systems, industrial electrical design, automation, controls, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with NEC/OSHA regulations is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and network systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete at least one plant engineering project with guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Read and interpret single-line diagrams and electrical drawings.
• Assist with engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and electrical system design activities.
• Evaluate and justify electrical equipment and component selections based on technical, operational, and cost requirements.
• Interact and coordinate with contractors daily on electrical construction and facility improvement projects.
• Learn and apply plant engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist with interpreting and applying National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Learn and apply PLC, HMI, and industrial network configuration, troubleshooting, and programming concepts.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and system performance.
• Participate in and learn industrial electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash awareness, and safe work procedures.

Skills

Power systems

Industrial electrical design

Automation and controls

Manufacturing operations

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Documentation skills

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Job description

Plansee Group USA in Towanda, PA invites motivated students for a summer co-op in electrical engineering. You will support plant engineering projects, read single-line diagrams, and assist with equipment specifications under experienced engineers.

You'll gain hands-on experience in industrial power, controls, NEC requirements, PLC/HMI programming concepts, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting. Internship duration 3–6 months, summer 2027.