Automation Engineering Intern
About The Position
Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we use biology to transform how the world produces food, beverages, household products, renewable fuels, and more. As an Automation Engineering Intern, you will join our automation team in West Allis, WI, where innovation, technology, and continuous improvement drive manufacturing excellence. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting automated manufacturing systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient production. You'll work on real-world projects while learning how automation and control systems help power the future of biotechnology. About the Role As an Automation Engineering Intern, you will work alongside automation engineers, production teams, and technical specialists to support and improve the control systems that operate our manufacturing processes. You will gain exposure to industrial automation technologies, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and contribute to projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in industrial automation, batch programming, OT networks, and control system design.
- Ability to interpret technical information and diagnose system issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing project responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application.
- Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation.
Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems.
- Assist with PLC, DCS HMI, SCADA, and process control system projects.
- Analyze automation and production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased system reliability.
- Support automation upgrades, system modifications, and commissioning activities as part of capital projects.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Develop technical documentation, programming updates, reports, and system work instructions.
- Assist with testing and validation of automation solutions and process improvements.
- Present project findings, recommendations, and outcomes to site leadership.
Benefits
- Expected salary: $23/hr
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
