Part Time Automation Engineer Intern

PSI Molded Plastics Indiana•Marion, SC

About The Position

PSI Molded Plastics (PSIMP) is a plastic injection molding manufacturer with over 30 years in the plastics industry, specializing in complex, high volume, quality molded products for the automotive, appliance, and furniture industries. PSIMP is focused on customer satisfaction, quality, & continuous improvement with the goal of becoming a world-class plastics manufacturer. PSIMP recognizes that people are the company’s greatest asset and is committed to its established Guiding Principles to help build a culture where team members enjoy coming to work every day. The Automation Engineer’s responsibilities include improving existing robotics, vision and mechanical systems, developing new product concepts and prototypes, designing, and testing mechanical and electronic systems, and developing and supporting various automated and Robotic systems. To be successful as an Automation Engineering Intern, you should be able to work within demanding timeframes and develop original, practical solutions to problems. Outstanding automation engineers draw on a wide range of engineering principles and are not afraid to wander into unchartered territory, as well as ask for help from others.

Requirements

Currently seeking a degree in one form of Engineering from an accredited school.
Basic understanding of PLC and HMI controls.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Basic understanding of robotics controller and motion profiles, preferably Fanuc or UR Robotics.
Basic understanding of mechanical components.
Basic understanding of Hydraulic circuitry.
Basic understanding of SolidWorks and ability to design within the software.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
Ability to work with a team or alone.
Self-starter with a passion for Engineering.

Responsibilities

Assist in Designing, developing, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
Assisting in creation and supporting of automated systems and the software to control them.
Enhance or modify existing PLC and HMI programs as needed.
Assist in Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
Maintain technical project files.
Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
Assist in identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
Implement or test design solutions.
Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process.
Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Attending workshops, training sessions, and conferences to network with others and stay on top of field advancements.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager.