Summer Test Technician Intern - Electrical & PLCs

Central PA Chamber; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS in New Columbia, PA, is offering a paid summer internship in a climate-controlled production environment. The role involves supporting electrical and control system testing for industrial ovens and environmental chambers.

Expected duties include reading schematics, assisting with temperature controllers and VFDs, data recording, and basic panel wiring assistance. Enrolled AA students gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a focus on electrical and/or HVAC troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical and control systems is preferred.
• Basic ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, setting-up and operating temperature controllers and VFDs.
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring using meters and probes.
• Assist with debugging HMI controls for accuracy and functionality.
• Record test data and maintain accurate records; apply basic quality control procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Data recording

Excel/Word

Education

Associate's degree enrolled

Tools

RS500

Studio 5000

Allen Bradley VFDS

Job description

TPS in New Columbia, PA, is offering a paid summer internship in a climate-controlled production environment. The role involves supporting electrical and control system testing for industrial ovens and environmental chambers.

Expected duties include reading schematics, assisting with temperature controllers and VFDs, data recording, and basic panel wiring assistance. Enrolled AA students gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.