Industrial Automation Intern — DeltaV & Plant Connectivity

Emerson; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Volunteer time

Job summary

Emerson in Boulder, CO is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the integration of our Interactive Plant Environments using DeltaV distributed control systems. You will configure remote connectivity, test communications, and help extend the demonstration environment across sites.

The role offers hands-on exposure to Emerson technologies across measurement and control disciplines, plus a collaborative, learning-focused internship program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Zero (0) years of related experience.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking, OPC connectivity, or remote access technologies.
• Coursework or project experience in process control, instrumentation, or automation systems.
• Prior internship or research experience in a lab, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of the Boulder and Shakopee Interactive Plant Environments through DeltaV distributed control systems, leveraging the updated DeltaV software being implemented at the Boulder IPE to enable seamless remote connectivity between the two sites.
• Configure and test remote connectivity features within the DeltaV control system, ensuring reliable communication and control across geographically distributed plant environments.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the customer experience within the IPE, particularly for customer tours and paid training courses, by leveraging remote connectivity capabilities to expand the reach and impact of Boulder’s demonstration environment.
• Collaborate with the Boulder Marketing Coriolis team and engineering stakeholders to align project deliverables with business goals, customer engagement strategies, and technical requirements.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Emerson technologies across multiple measurement and control disciplines, including flow, pressure, temperature, analytical, and flame & gas systems, and understand how they are integrated into simulated unit operations within the IPE.
• Document system configurations, connectivity architectures, and enhancement recommendations to support ongoing IPE development and knowledge transfer within the team.

Skills

Industrial networking understanding

OPC connectivity

Remote access technologies

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV control system

Job description

Emerson in Boulder, CO is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the integration of our Interactive Plant Environments using DeltaV distributed control systems. You will configure remote connectivity, test communications, and help extend the demonstration environment across sites.

The role offers hands-on exposure to Emerson technologies across measurement and control disciplines, plus a collaborative, learning-focused internship program.