Summer 2027 Intern - Process Controls and Automation

Assistance Technique Internationale; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale (ATI) in Brackenridge, PA, is seeking a Process Controls and Automation Intern for Summer 2027. You will work with engineers and technicians to support control systems, automation equipment, and PLC/HMI technologies in an industrial manufacturing environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, networks, drives, and process control while helping improve equipment reliability, process performance, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an accredited 4-year college degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Coursework or experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, process controls, or instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial control and automation systems.
• Support programming, troubleshooting, and modification of PLC-based control systems.
• Assist with development and modification of HMI screens, operator interfaces, alarms, and displays.
• Help troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues in an industrial setting.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, maintenance staff, and operators to resolve process problems.
• Assist with installation, configuration, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and control devices.
• Support data collection and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in equipment reliability and process control.
• Participate in system upgrades, equipment installations, and capital projects.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety practices

PLC & HMI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley

Siemens

HMI development

Industrial networks

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Position Summary

ATI is currently seeking a Process Controls and Automation Intern for Summer 2027. This position will be for our Brackenridge Operations. The successful candidate will gain hands‑on experience supporting the control systems, automation equipment, and technologies used in an industrial manufacturing environment. The position will work alongside engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel to improve equipment reliability, process performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.

This internship provides an opportunity to apply engineering and technical coursework to real-world manufacturing applications involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human‑machine interfaces (HMIs), instrumentation, industrial networks, drives, and process control systems.

Potential Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial control and automation systems.
• Support programming, troubleshooting, and modification of PLC-based control systems.
• Assist with the development and modification of HMI screens, operator interfaces, alarms, and process displays.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation‑related equipment issues.
• Work with engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations employees to identify and resolve process and equipment problems.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, calibration, and testing of process instrumentation and control devices.
• Support variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, sensors, actuators, and other automated equipment.
• Assist with data collection and analysis to identify opportunities for improved equipment reliability, process control, productivity, and quality.
• Participate in control system upgrades, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with developing and maintaining electrical drawings, control schematics, system documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Support industrial communication networks and interfaces between manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and system testing activities.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts related to equipment and process performance.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and engineering standards while working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform other engineering, automation, and process improvement projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently attending an accredited 4-year college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, project, or hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
• Coursework or experience involving PLC programming, industrial automation, process controls, or instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, control systems, instrumentation, or industrial automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, maintenance, operations, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI platforms such as Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley or Siemens.
• Exposure to industrial communication networks and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with programming, data acquisition, or industrial software applications.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

• It is ATI’s policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.