Mechatronics Engineering Intern—PLC, PCB & Prototyping

IMI Norgren; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 92,299,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401K plan

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

ERGs

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Mental health support

Disability insurance

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

IMI plc in Farmington, CT is seeking an Engineering Intern to support new customer applications and sustaining product designs. You will apply electrical, mechanical, and software knowledge to help select and modify IMI products for diverse applications.

Onsite in Farmington, you will assist with testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to develop robust solutions. This role offers hands-on learning in automation, PCB design, and control systems within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with PLC platforms (e.g., TwinCAT, Codesys, Siemens TIA Portal).
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools such as Autodesk Fusion (Electronics).
• Knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of LabVIEW.
• Exposure to industrial automation or robotics.
• Basic understanding of communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, etc.).
• Coding experience (python, c++, ladder logic for PLC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing mechatronic systems combining electrical, mechanical, and software components.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of automated systems and devices
• Work with PLCs (e.g., Beckhoff, Keyence, Siemens) to develop and debug control logic
• Design and develop basic electronic circuits and PCBs using Autodesk Fusion (Electronics workspace)
• Interface sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems for testing and monitoring
• Analyze system performance data and generate reports
• Help build prototypes and test rigs for product development or validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software engineers)
• Document designs, schematics, test procedures, and results
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC platforms

PCB design

CAD tools

LabVIEW

Industrial automation

Communication protocols

Python / C++

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing an Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Fusion (Electronics)

TwinCAT

Codesys

Siemens TIA Portal

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

IMI plc in Farmington, CT is seeking an Engineering Intern to support new customer applications and sustaining product designs. You will apply electrical, mechanical, and software knowledge to help select and modify IMI products for diverse applications.

Onsite in Farmington, you will assist with testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to develop robust solutions. This role offers hands-on learning in automation, PCB design, and control systems within a supportive team.