Industrial Automation Intern: Edge & PLC Systems

Litmus

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Litmus, a growth-stage software company building real-time industrial data solutions, seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern in Santa Clara. You’ll work hands-on with PLCs, industrial protocols, and gateway hardware that Litmus Edge connects to daily.

Based in the Santa Clara office, you’ll test device drivers, verify hardware compatibility, and document findings for both customers and internal teams. You will collaborate with global engineering and product teams, ensure reliability across a

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering field.
Working knowledge of PLC configuration, Ethernet/serial, programming, and troubleshooting.
Basic networking and industrial communication protocol knowledge.
Able to work in-person at Litmus’s Santa Clara office full-time (40 hours/week) during the internship.
Highly motivated, self-starter, and eager to learn in a distributed global team.

Responsibilities

Test Litmus Edge device drivers for functionality and performance.
Test gateway hardware for compatibility with Litmus Edge.
Investigate customer and internal requests involving OPC UA and Modbus protocols.
Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, IIoT sensors, and other industrial hardware.
Write, comment, and test PLC programs using company-standard methods.
Prepare technical documentation and reports on Litmus Edge functionality and performance.