Automation Engineer Intern

Kimball Electronics • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Automation Engineering Intern will support the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes in a medical device manufacturing environment. Working alongside engineering and manufacturing teams, the intern will support automation projects, troubleshoot equipment issues, analyze equipment performance, and help improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

The intern will assist with equipment validation, automated-process troubleshooting, technical documentation, and automation and controls projects. The position also involves learning the quality system, supporting process-flow development and production-system commissioning, designing equipment or tooling, participating in risk assessments and Lean manufacturing activities, and working with project managers on project plans. Accurate documentation and attention to quality and regulatory requirements are essential.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in automation, control systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to understand and follow quality and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial controls, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Cognex Vision Systems, or Fanuc Robotics.
• Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ).

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support automation projects and troubleshoot equipment issues and automated processes.
• Analyze equipment performance and assist with manufacturing process improvements.
• Assist with equipment qualification and validation, including commissioning production systems.
• Document and develop process flows for the launch of a critical medical device product.
• Design equipment or tooling to support a manufacturing process.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including protocols, work instructions, engineering reports, and customer-specific system documentation.
• Work with project managers in the execution of project plans.
• Participate in risk assessment activities, including PFMEA and DFMEA.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing training and projects.
• Learn quality system requirements and adopt company philosophies and culture.

Benefits

• Three weeks of PTO starting in the first year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Potential quarterly incentive bonus based on company performance.
• Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurance starting on day one.
• 50% match on the first 6% of 401(k) contributions, with the opportunity for an annual employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern