2026 CONTROLS ENGINEERING SUMMER INTERN

Steelcase • Grand Rapids, MI

165d

About The Position

We are hiring a 2026 Controls Engineering Summer Intern. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience, which will offer you exposure to cutting-edge equipment and processes for steel fabrication and woodworking. You will utilize your Electrical Engineering coursework to help develop custom equipment while using the latest controllers and smart sensor technologies. Additionally, you will work with and support our Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) related to remote monitoring of machine downtime and status events.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program
• Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position
• Preferred majors for this position: Electronics Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronic, Mechanical Engineering
• Preferred academic standing for this position: Seniors, December 2026 - May 2027 Graduates
• GPA of 2.8 or higher is preferred
• Reliable transportation to and from the office is recommended, many of our sites do not have access to public transportation

Nice To Haves

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Working side by side with our senior level controls engineers to help design, program, test and debug industrial applications
• Utilizing AutoCAD to develop electrical schematic and Rockwell Studio 5000 to develop PLC applications & operator interfaces
• Working in a fast-paced environment collaborating with highly motivated and skilled controls engineers

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment and processes
• Exposure to industrial controls and automation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree