Part Time Automation Engineer Intern

PSI Molded Plastics; Marion, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

PSI Molded Plastics, a plastics injection molding manufacturer with over 30 years in the industry, is seeking an Intern Professional in Marion, SC. The role focuses on assisting in designing, developing, and supporting electro-mechanical systems and automated processes.

You will gain hands-on experience with PLC/HMI, SolidWorks, and robotics, while contributing to production improvements. The position requires pursuing an Engineering degree, familiarity with schematics, and a strong analytical

Qualifications

• Currently seeking a degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Basic understanding of PLC and HMI controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Basic understanding of robotics controller and motion profiles, preferably Fanuc or UR Robotics
• Basic understanding of mechanical components
• Basic understanding of Hydraulic circuitry
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks and ability to design within the software
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work with a team or alone.
• Self-starter with a passion for Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
• Assisting in creation and supporting of automated systems and the software to control them.
• Enhance or modify existing PLC and HMI programs as needed.
• Assist in Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
• Maintain technical project files.
• Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
• Assist in identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
• Implement or test design solutions.
• Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
• Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process.
• Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
• Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Attending workshops, training sessions, and conferences to network with others and stay on top of field advancements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

PLC controls

HMI controls

SolidWorks

Fanuc robotics

UR Robotics

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Job description

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Intern Professional Marion, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1296

Salary: $17.00 Annually

About PSI Molded Plastics:

PSI Molded Plastics (PSIMP) is a plastic injection molding manufacturer with over 30 years in the plastics industry. PSIMP specializes in complex, high volume, quality molded products for the automotive, appliance, and furniture industries. PSIMP is focused on customer satisfaction, quality, & continuous improvement with the goal of becoming a world-class plastics manufacturer.

PSIMP recognizes that people are the company’s greatest asset. We are committed to our established Guiding Principles to help build a culture where our team members enjoy coming to work every day. You aren’t just a number here at PSIMP, you’re a valued, appreciated, and respected part of the Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Assist in Designing, developing, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
• 2.Assisting in creation and supporting of automated systems and the software to control them.
• 3.Enhance or modify existing PLC and HMI programs as needed.
• 4.Assist in Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
• 5.Maintain technical project files.
• 6.Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
• 7.Assist in identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
• 8.Implement or test design solutions.
• 9.Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
• 10.Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process.
• 11.Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
• 12.Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• 13.Attending workshops, training sessions, and conferences to network with others and stay on top of field advancements.
• 14.Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Qualfications:

Education and experience required for the role.

• Currently seeking a degree in one form of Engineering from an accredited school.
• Basic understanding of PLC and HMI controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Basic understanding of robotics controller and motion profiles, preferably Fanuc or UR Robotics
• Basic understanding of mechanical components
• Basic understanding of Hydraulic circuitry
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks and ability to design within the software
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work with a team or alone.
• Self-starter with a passion for Engineering.