Summer Controls Engineer Intern: Hands-on Automation

Charter Automotive; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Intern Kickoff Day

Professional development workshops

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Summer Showcase

Job summary

Charter Casting - Shawano is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern for the summer, supporting automation and controls in a manufacturing setting.

You will update PLC/HMI documentation, collect data, and help with project work while gaining hands-on experience under senior engineers.

Preferred students include Electrical Engineering or Controls Systems majors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Automation & Controls team with daily technical and project work across plant operations.
• Update and organize PLC, HMI, network, electrical, and equipment documentation.
• Collect and analyze data from production systems and develop reports, dashboards, and project updates.
• Support automation projects, including plant demand management, safety controls improvements, and modernization of legacy equipment.
• Assist with controls standardization, OT asset inventory, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct field verification of equipment, drawings, and control system information.
• Research automation solutions and support project planning and implementation.
• Participate in team meetings and shadow Controls and Automation professionals to gain hands-on exposure to plant systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering / Controls Systems Engineering (or related)

GPA 2.75+

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Wonderware InTouch

Job description

Charter Casting - Shawano is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern for the summer, supporting automation and controls in a manufacturing setting.

You will update PLC/HMI documentation, collect data, and help with project work while gaining hands-on experience under senior engineers.

Preferred students include Electrical Engineering or Controls Systems majors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office.