Summer Intern - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering

Cagayan State University; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on projects

Mentor program

Leadership exposure

Strengths coaching

Job summary

Cagayan State University is offering an internship opportunity in Carmel, Indiana. The role focuses on testing, deployment, and integration of MES and factory automation systems within a real-world manufacturing setting.

The program prioritizes candidates who are advancing in engineering or technology studies, demonstrate safety mindset, and seek hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, SQL, Python, and data visualization. Local work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Preferred completion of at least the second year of an Engineering or Technology degree program.
• Commitment to safety, curiosity, passion for excellence, and willingness to learn and do the right thing.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic devices, sensors, controllers, and embedded systems to ensure compliance with functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Assist with deployment, configuration, and continuous improvement of MES solutions to enable real-time manufacturing visibility and data collection.
• Contribute to development and testing of interfaces between manufacturing equipment, PLCs, databases, and MES platforms to ensure accurate and secure data flow.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication systems for machine control, monitoring, and data acquisition.
• Partner with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing personnel to test, commission, and resolve integration issues with automated equipment and digital manufacturing systems.
• Utilize SQL, Python, AI tools, and data visualization technologies to develop dashboards, reports, and analytical tools supporting operational performance and process optimization.
• Participate in smart manufacturing projects involving IoT, machine connectivity, digital workflows, robotics, and advanced automation technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, integration specifications, and standard work instructions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support efforts to ensure secure system connectivity, data integrity, and adherence to manufacturing technology standards and best practices.

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic devices, sensors, controllers, and embedded systems to ensure compliance with functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Assist with deployment, configuration, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions to enable real-time manufacturing visibility and data collection.
• Contribute to development and testing of interfaces between manufacturing equipment, PLCs, databases, and MES platforms to ensure accurate and secure data flow.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication systems for machine control, monitoring, and data acquisition.
• Partner with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing personnel to test, commission, and resolve integration issues with automated equipment and digital manufacturing systems.
• Utilize SQL, Python, AI tools, and data visualization technologies to develop dashboards, reports, and analytical tools supporting operational performance and process optimization.
• Participate in smart manufacturing projects involving IoT, machine connectivity, digital workflows, robotics, and advanced automation technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, integration specifications, and standard work instructions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support efforts to ensure secure system connectivity, data integrity, and adherence to manufacturing technology standards and best practices.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Preferred completion of at least the second year of an Engineering or Technology degree program.
• Commitment to safety, curiosity, passion for excellence, and willingness to learn and do the right thing.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated team collaborating on real, hands-on projects.
• Professional growth through exposure to company leaders, development and skill-building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships.
• Meaningful networking opportunities through company-sponsored activities.
• Access to Clifton Strengths testing and coaching to leverage unique strengths.

Training & Development

Exposure to professional development programs, skill-building opportunities, and mentorship relationships to support career growth.

Career Progression

Opportunities to grow within the company as it expands, with support for individual development aligned with company values.