Automation Controls Engineering Intern

Amperesand • Reno, NV

1d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on supporting the development and deployment of automated manufacturing systems. You will work across a range of tasks, including programming, system integration, testing, and commissioning of industrial equipment. In addition, you will contribute to the development of standardized control solutions—such as reusable PLC logic and HMI interfaces—to improve consistency and scalability across systems. Overall, this role provides hands-on experience with real automation systems while exposing you to how complex equipment is built, integrated, and brought into operation in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Exposure to automation, controls, or PLCs through coursework or projects
• Basic understanding of electrical or control system fundamentals
• Interest in hands-on work with hardware, systems, and debugging
• Willingness to learn quickly and take on new challenges
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC programming and sequence development for automated systems
• Support system integration, testing, and commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues during system bring-up
• Contribute to the development of reusable controls logic and standard libraries
• Assist in building and refining HMI interfaces for equipment interaction
• Support validation and testing of system functionality and performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams during system development and deployment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)
• Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

What This Job Offers

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