Automation & Controls Co-op/Intern - College

Plansee Group

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About The Position

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum. Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powders—the essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing. Join a highly motivated team in Towanda, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group. Position type: Hourly We are seeking a motivated Controls Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Programming, or Networking and Communication, with a strong interest in controls and automation. This position will support the development and testing of logistics system components. You’ll work closely with a cross-functional team to generate controls documentation, layouts, and descriptions, while contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Programming, or Networking and Communication
• Interest in controls, automation, and industrial systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Available to complete the entire 3-6 month assignment
• Have the right to work in the U.S. without restriction
• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Accomplished computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and database experience
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and network systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and testing logistics system building blocks
• Generate and maintain controls documentation, including layouts and tagging
• Support network setup and configuration tasks
• Conduct audits of network panels and devices
• Learn and apply PLC and HMI configuration and programming concepts
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve system performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed