Paid Electrical & Controls Intern — Hands-On Industrial Automation

Sharon Tube Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineering Intern for the Sharon Tube facility, with on-site work split between Church, PA and Niles, OH. You will support PLC, electrical, and maintenance tasks in a manufacturing setting, learning from seasoned Controls Technicians and PLC Specialists.

The role is ideal for a student early in their electrical/controls journey, offering hands-on exposure to industrial automation, safety-focused operations, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, controls concepts.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics.
• Safety-minded with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports PLC programming and troubleshooting activities alongside Controls Technicians.
• Assists with basic Ladder Logic edits, testing, and debugging for production equipment.
• Observes and assists with Fanuc robot programming, maintenance, and optimization tasks.
• Participates in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, and documentation updates.
• Helps collect and review data related to machine performance, downtime, and automation efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Fanuc robot programming

Education

Pursuing Bachelors in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Robotics

Job description

Zekelman Industries is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineering Intern for the Sharon Tube facility, with on-site work split between Church, PA and Niles, OH. You will support PLC, electrical, and maintenance tasks in a manufacturing setting, learning from seasoned Controls Technicians and PLC Specialists.

The role is ideal for a student early in their electrical/controls journey, offering hands-on exposure to industrial automation, safety-focused operations, and collaboration across