Process Control Intern: DCS/PLC Hands-On & Growth

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. invites an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems in Pasadena, TX. You will learn hardware, software, alarms, and safety interlocks while supporting daily control activities and project work.

Under mentoring, you will draft MOC changes, build graphics on the DCS simulator, and help troubleshoot process issues. Proficiency with MS Office is required and some college in ME/EE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Some college in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 0–1 years of coding experience; knowledge of any programming language preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Learn DCS/PLC system software through on-the-job training.
• Study DCS hardware I/O, controllers, servers, and the control network.
• Assist Process Control Engineer with active control projects.
• Draft MOC's and build code/graphics on the DCS/PLC Simulator.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day plant equipment issues related to controls.
• Propose modifications to improve performance, safety, or reliability.
• Monitor DCS/PLC alarms and update alarm surveys.
• Complete assigned projects and present results to management.
• Meet monthly with DCS Manager to discuss progress.

Skills

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Education

Some college of Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Some college of Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. invites an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems in Pasadena, TX. You will learn hardware, software, alarms, and safety interlocks while supporting daily control activities and project work.

Under mentoring, you will draft MOC changes, build graphics on the DCS simulator, and help troubleshoot process issues. Proficiency with MS Office is required and some college in ME/EE is preferred.