Mechatronics Systems Engineer Intern

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc in Farmington, CT is seeking an Engineering Intern to support new customer applications and sustaining product designs. You will apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and software components to design and modify mechatronic solutions for diverse applications.

This onsite internship offers hands-on PCB work, PLC programming exposure, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, with a focus on data collection, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering.
• Experience with PLC platforms: TwinCAT, Codesys, Siemens TIA Portal.
• Hands-on PCB design with Autodesk Fusion (Electronics).
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW.
• Exposure to industrial automation or robotics.
• Basic understanding of communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, etc.).
• Coding experience in Python, C++, or ladder logic for PLC.

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

Autodesk Fusion PCB

CAD tools

LabVIEW

Industrial automation

Industrial protocols

Coding: Python/C++/PLC

Tools

Autodesk Fusion (Electronics)

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

TwinCAT

Codesys

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

IMI plc in Farmington, CT is seeking an Engineering Intern to support new customer applications and sustaining product designs. You will apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and software components to design and modify mechatronic solutions for diverse applications.

This onsite internship offers hands-on PCB work, PLC programming exposure, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, with a focus on data collection, testing, and documentation.