Industrial Automation Intern: Electrical & Controls

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Zekelman Industries invites talented Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics students to join our internship program at the Sharon Tube facility. You will gain hands-on exposure to PLCs, electrical controls, and manufacturing automation while learning from experienced controls technicians and PLC specialists.

This on-site internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027, with time split between our PA and OH locations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, electrical engineering, or controls concepts.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Ability to read technical diagrams or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or plant-floor environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong safety awareness and a willingness to ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Watches PLC programming and troubleshooting activities alongside Controls Technicians.
• Assists with basic Ladder Logic edits, testing, and debugging for production equipment.
• Observes and assists with Fanuc robot programming, maintenance, and optimization tasks.
• Participates in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, and documentation updates.
• Helps collect and review data related to machine performance, downtime, and automation efficiency.
• Supports preventive maintenance activities for automated systems and robotic cells.
• Collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to assist with issue resolution.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Fanuc robot programming

Electrical diagrams reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Fanuc robots

Job description

Zekelman Industries invites talented Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics students to join our internship program at the Sharon Tube facility. You will gain hands-on exposure to PLCs, electrical controls, and manufacturing automation while learning from experienced controls technicians and PLC specialists.

This on-site internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027, with time split between our PA and OH locations.