Engineering Associate, Control Systems

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. • Lake Mary, FL

21h

About The Position

The Associate Engineer, Control Systems (Intern) supports the design, configuration, and testing of industrial control systems within Mitsubishi Power Americas. This role provides hands-on exposure to control system engineering activities, including HMI configuration, system testing, and project coordination. The intern collaborates with engineering teams to support project execution while developing foundational skills in control systems, problem-solving, and technical communication.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents, diagrams, and engineering data.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and basic knowledge of engineering software and programming concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate within a team environment.
• Interest in control systems design, configuration, testing, and industrial applications.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, and lifting up to 25–50 pounds in industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

• Develop foundational knowledge of industrial control systems, including design, configuration, and testing processes.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting real engineering projects, including scheduling, documentation, and system validation.
• Strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills through interpretation of technical data and engineering challenges.
• Build communication and collaboration skills by working within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Understand engineering processes and lifecycle activities in a large-scale power generation environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project engineering schedules, deliverables tracking, and action item management.
• Assist with control system configuration, HMI development, and system testing activities.
• Analyze technical problems, collect data, and support development of engineering solutions.
• Interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and procedure manuals for engineering activities.
• Participate in cross-functional communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support additional engineering and project activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern