Mechatronics Intern

TRUMPF; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF is seeking a future Business Management Intern to gain hands-on experience across Sales, Product & Project Management, Technical Service, and Applications. Onsite in Plymouth, MI, January 2027 through August 2027, 24+ hours per week, you will learn controls, robotics, and laser processing while contributing to real projects.

Work with experienced professionals, develop engineering and programming skills, and build a foundation in pneumatic, safety, and fieldbus systems within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electronics or other related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills
• Great communication skills
• Experience programming/coding, schooling or work environment required
• PLC or other embedded programming experience preferred
• Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering duties to gain controls, robotics, and laser processing experience.
• Assist with standardizing pneumatic controls and documenting laser safety systems.
• Support Applications team on robotics and control topics during development.
• Adhere to company guidelines and participate in project work as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Communication skills

Programming experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering/robotics/mechatronics/electronics

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

As a sales & service subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar global company with 70+ locations, we are responsible for our Laser Technology Division in North America. Our future Business Management Intern will work closely with different departments such as Sales, Product & Project Management, Technical Service, and Applications. Our future intern will be learning and supporting different industrial controls processes such as laser safety system, pneumatic systems, and fieldbus systems , etc. while gaining insight into the interesting world of industrial laser manufacturing. With the guidance of experienced professionals, this internship is an ideal opportunity for students to grow.

Given the high technology and fast-paced nature of our industry, we are looking for candidates who are eager to take on new challenges, have fresh ideas, and are self-driven. Are you striving for an opportunity to reach the next level?

Internship Duration:

Onsite in Plymouth, MI from January 2027 - August 2027 At least 24 hours weekly

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

The internship involves Engineering related duties providing the intern the advantage of acquiring controls, robotic, and laser processing skills and experience.

• Implementing process improvements in our Laser Application center including:
• Standardized Pneumatic controls system
• Updating and documenting Laser Safety Controls System
• Developing Controls test systems

- Supporting the development of standardize laser product demonstrations

• Supporting Applications team on robotics and Control topics during application development
• Any additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
• Adhere to all company guidelines

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electronics or other related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills
• Great communication skills
• Experience Programming/coding, schooling or work environment required
• PLC or other embedded programming experience preferred
• Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)