Hands-on Electrical Controls Intern: PLCs & Automation

Charter Wire LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Wire LLC seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience with troubleshooting, sensors and automation on the production floor. You will update drawings in AutoCAD Electrical and contribute to real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java in Milwaukee, WI.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Systems Engineering, have a 2.75+ GPA, and are proficient with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering or Controls Systems Engineering or related field with sophomore status.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, and automation systems on the production floor.
• Support real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java.
• Update electrical drawings and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Troubleshoot and improve control systems using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Enrollment in four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering

Enrollment in Controls Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft SQL

Wonderware InTouch

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Charter Wire LLC seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience with troubleshooting, sensors and automation on the production floor. You will update drawings in AutoCAD Electrical and contribute to real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java in Milwaukee, WI.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Systems Engineering, have a 2.75+ GPA, and are proficient with MS Office.