Software Development Engineering Intern at ACS

Wayne State University; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS is seeking a Software Development Engineering Intern to join our Verona, WI team for summer 2026. You will design, build, and commission test systems for automotive and aerospace applications, collaborating with engineers across disciplines.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, programming HMIs, and performing system tests. Travel to customer sites may be required; strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Students in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Robotics Engineering (3rd/4th year preferred).
• Experience with measuring devices (DMMs, oscilloscopes, sensors, etc.).
• LabVIEW experience would be a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Generate or review 2D schematics and shop drawings for DAQ and control systems (AutoCAD).
• Program and integrate HMIs, data acquisition systems, and control systems (LabVIEW, Python, NI).
• Create software functional specifications, control sequences, wiring diagrams.
• Design, set up, and perform system tests on equipment in fabrication facility and at customer sites.
• Maintain quality customer and vendor relationships.
• Perform onsite startup and validation of equipment.
• I/O checkout and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate instrumentation.
• Obtain, review, and report on equipment quotations, proposals and submissions.
• Solicit bids, review bids, specify, and purchase electrical and controls equipment for projects.
• Meet client deadlines while balancing priorities and changes in scope/design.
• Diagnose and repair equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Robotics Engineering student (3rd/4th year)

Tools

AutoCAD

DAQ systems

HMI programming

Job description

ACS is looking for a Software Development Engineering Intern to join our team.

ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities. With a positive, collaborative company culture, we are proud to have been named a \"Top Workplace\" since 2019.

The Software Development Intern will work with teams of engineers of varied disciplines to design, build and commission various test systems for automotive and aerospace applications. This position is located in our Verona, WI for the summer of 2026.

Essential job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Generate or review 2D schematics and shop drawings for DAQ and control systems (AutoCAD)
• Program and integrate HMIs, data acquisition systems, and control systems (LabVIEW, Python, NI, etc.)
• Create software functional specification, control sequences, design specifications, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Design, set up, and perform system functionality tests on equipment in our fabrication facility and at customer sites
• Maintain quality customer and vendor relationships
• Perform onsite startup and validation of equipment
• I/O checkout and troubleshooting
• Calibrate instrumentation
• Validate programmingObtain, review, and report on equipment quotations, proposals, and technical submissions
• Solicit bids, review bids, specify, and purchase electrical and controls equipment for projects
• Work to meet client deadlines including balancing multiple priorities and responding to changes in deadline, scope, and design as they occur
• Ability to diagnose and perform hands on repair of all types of equipment and instrumentation (mechanical and electrical test equipment, measurement devices, actuators, control systems, motor drives, pumps, valves, regulators, etc.)

Basic requirements include:

• Students in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Robotics Engineering with 3 rd and 4 th year preferred
• Experience with measuring devices (DMMs, oscilloscopes, sensors, etc.)
• LabVIEW experience would be a plus but not required
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to customer facilities for design meetings, equipment installation supervision, and commissioning
• Expected to meet client deadlines, including balancing multiple tasks and responding to changes in deadline, scope and design as they occur
• Ability to work well in project team environment, including: team player, takes initiative to improve personal and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with all internal and external levels and groups

ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities. Working across multiple industries and markets, including automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, laboratories and manufacturing, ACS offers a unique mix of experience in control systems, custom machines, testing solutions, automation, process and discrete production systems as well as turnkey integrated buildings. ACS is based in Verona, Wisconsin, with a regional office in Troy, Michigan, and serves customers across North America and around the world.

For a full overview of our organization, visit our website at: www.acscm.com