Mechatronics Intern

231 TUS - TRUMPF, Inc.; Plymouth, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. in Plymouth, Michigan offers a hands-on internship within our Laser Technology division.

As part of a cross-functional team—Sales, Product & Project Management, Technical Service, and Applications—you will learn and support laser safety, pneumatic, and fieldbus control concepts while developing practical engineering skills. This onsite program runs January 2027 through August 2027 for at least 24 hours per week, with guidance from experienced professionals who value fresh ideas and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with great interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with PLC or embedded programming preferred; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement standardized pneumatic controls and safety systems in the Laser Application center.
• Develop and document laser safety controls and testing systems.
• Support laser product demonstrations and robotics/control topics during development.
• Adhere to company guidelines and assist applications team as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electronics or related field

Tools

PLC programming

Embedded programming

Microsoft Office

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

• 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)

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