Industrial Automation Hardware Engineer Intern

Knobelsdorff; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Eagan, MN is seeking an intern to support industrial automation hardware design and documentation. You will create schematics, layouts, and bills of materials while collaborating with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams to ensure smooth project handoffs.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, daily progress reporting, and opportunities to work on diverse projects across automation and energy services.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other disciplines.
• Ability to report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in designing industrial automation hardware schematics that meet customer requirements.
• Create hardware layouts, wiring drawings, and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams to ensure successful project execution and production handoff.
• Develop and execute hardware documentation and quality verification processes prior to production release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues during development, manufacturing, and startup phases.
• Ensure hardware designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL508A standards.
• Support the implementation of industrial networking and communication systems.
• Support occasional startup and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Presentation

Daily reporting

Willing to travel

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Knobelsdorff in Eagan, MN is seeking an intern to support industrial automation hardware design and documentation. You will create schematics, layouts, and bills of materials while collaborating with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams to ensure smooth project handoffs.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, daily progress reporting, and opportunities to work on diverse projects across automation and energy services.