Intern - Controls Engineering

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussmann offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program designed to give students hands-on exposure as a solutions leader in food retailing. As a Controls Engineering Intern, you’ll support new product development and gain insights across the engineering team.

Please note that the program emphasizes ideation, collaboration with mentors, and preparation of technical materials, with a team-based final presentation to leadership and potential roadmap opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to relocate, if not local.

Responsibilities

• Assist with validating software operation in electronic equipment controls incorporating both application level and circuitry level analysis.
• Learn our customers' needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high-quality level and at a given deadline.
• Learn and follow the processes in application development, validation, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Participate in preparing technical information and training materials to other functional groups, customers, and leadership.
• Utilize contemporary Engineering processes and tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Reliability Analysis, etc.
• Participate in developing detailed specifications, detailed program plans and work breakdown structure, milestones, major review, schedule, cost, etc.
• Follow project plans and communicate their status to the team.
• Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization.
• Tour Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub for hosting customers, and the R&D Lab where we test product quality.
• Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and other team-building offsite events.
• Compete in the annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Relocation ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

GPA minimum 3.0

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

Hussmann's Internship Program provides meaningful, real-life experiences while working as a solutions leader in the food retailing industry. Hussmann interns receive competitive compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities available at Hussmann.

As a Controls Engineering Intern in the 2027 Hussmann Summer Internship Program, you will gain experience and insight into the day in the life of an engineering professional. You will work across the engineering team to provide new product development support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with validating software operation in electronic equipment controls incorporating both application level and circuitry level analysis.
• Learn our customers' needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high-quality level and at a given deadline.
• Learn and follow the processes in application development, validation, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Participate in preparing technical information and training materials to other functional groups, customers, and leadership.
• Utilize contemporary Engineering processes and tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Reliability Analysis, etc.
• Participate in developing detailed specifications, detailed program plans and work breakdown structure, milestones, major review, schedule, cost, etc.
• Follow project plans and communicate their status to the team.
• Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization.
• Tour Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub for hosting customers, and the R&D Lab where we test product quality.
• Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and other team-building offsite events.
• Compete in the annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

Ideation & Innovation Challenge: Throughout the twelve-week program, all Hussmann interns will divide into cross-functional teams and compete with one another for the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge. Working with Hussmann mentors and leaders, you and your team will identify a solution to a provided problem statement. At the end of the summer, you’ll present your team’s business proposal to a panel of judges, executive leaders, and the organization – and possibly create a roadmap for Hussmann’s next great innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated and eager to learn
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to relocate, if not local

Preferred:

• Knowledge in communications protocols like CAN, BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP using wired or wireless.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring and electrical and electronic components.
• Knowledge in programmable platforms, PLC, and embedded controls using programming languages like C/C++, structured texts, function blocks, etc.
• Previous internship experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Refrigeration/HVAC knowledge is a plus.
• General understanding of refrigeration systems, thermo-dynamics, heat transfer and structural analysis principles is a plus.

The summer internship will run from the third week of May through the first week of August. These dates may be changed to meet the needs of the student.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers adiverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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