Engineering - Controls Engineer Intern

Matalco Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Casual work environment

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Matalco Inc. is offering a paid internship in Electrical Engineering at their Franklin, Kentucky location. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in an undergraduate program, with responsibilities including PLC programming assistance and project documentation.

This internship provides real-world experience, a chance to network with leadership, and additional workshops for personal development. Applicants must have completed at least 90 credit hours and hold a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience in programming and scripting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC programming maintenance.
• HMI programming assistance.
• Document project and improvement items.
• Participate in various business projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Education

Completed 90 or more credit hours

Full-time student at accredited institution

Preferred major: Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI programming

Job description

Matalco Franklin, 300 Brown Road, Franklin, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Overview

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field. Our paid internship program provides an opportunity for students to assist our team in analyzing plant processes, designing and implementing improvements, troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes, and working with others to detect problems and implement solutions.

Internship Includes

• Paid internship with base pay of $23.00/hr.
• Real world experience that provides a competitive edge upon graduation.
• Casual work environment.
• Networking with leadership and functional plant leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC programming maintenance and utilizing online PLC training.
• Assist with HMI programming.
• Implement minor projects independently with guidance from supervision.
• Investigate existing equipment in preparation for modifications.
• Document and communicate project and improvement items.
• Opportunity to work with engineers on a daily basis and shadow specialists when feasible.
• Participate in a variety of business projects and opportunities.
• Participate in a variety of personal and professional development workshops.
• Up to 20% travel required (if needed).
• All interns are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 90 or more credit hours by the end of the spring 2024 semester.
• Must be a full-time student attending an accredited two-year or four-year college/university.
• Preferred majors: Controls, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.
• AutoCAD, programming, and scripting experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including temperature extremes from approximately 35 to 100 F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.