Intern: Automation Controls Engineer (Power Electronics)

Heron Power; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Power is seeking an Intern, Automation Controls Engineer to support wiring, fabrication, and documentation on our pilot production line and lab. You will assist with sensor integration, PLC/HMI tasks, and SOP creation while collaborating with a controls engineer to meet industry standards.

Responsibilities include wiring panels, selecting sensors, documenting procedures, and tracking progress against timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical/controls concepts.
• Strong documentation habits and methodical work style.
• Willingness to learn and ask for best approach before building.

Responsibilities

• Wire control panels, fabricate enclosures and brackets, and support mechanical build-out of automation equipment.
• Specify, order, and install sensors and field devices to production-ready standards.
• Support PLC/HMI programming tasks under guidance, following naming conventions and documentation standards.
• Read and red-line electrical schematics, and use tools like PowerPoint/Excel to communicate scope of work.
• Help document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the pilot line and lab equipment.
• Track task timelines and keep stakeholders informed of progress.

Skills

Automation concepts

Electrical/controls basics

Documentation

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Heron Power is seeking an Intern, Automation Controls Engineer to support wiring, fabrication, and documentation on our pilot production line and lab. You will assist with sensor integration, PLC/HMI tasks, and SOP creation while collaborating with a controls engineer to meet industry standards.

Responsibilities include wiring panels, selecting sensors, documenting procedures, and tracking progress against timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.