Automation Engineering Intern
About The Position
SEL is seeking an Automation Engineering Intern to join its PCB Factory team in Moscow, Idaho. This on-site role works with automation systems involved in printed circuit board manufacturing and collaborates with a team to produce high-quality circuit boards. The intern contributes automation solutions and processes to production and works with PLCs and related manufacturing systems. The internship offers flexible scheduling to accommodate classes and studying, with part-time work during the school year. Interns contribute work that adds value to the company and gain real-world experience. Interns are frequently hired for full-time roles after graduation, though this is not guaranteed.
Requirements
- US citizenship is required.
- Be a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Interest in implementing and improving automation solutions in a manufacturing environment.
- Interest in developing technical expertise in industrial automation, including PLCs, HMI/GUI layout, field bus networks, vision systems, and robotics integration.
- Familiarity with electrical prints and standards for industrial equipment.
- Experience with technical presentation and training skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in programming PLCs, with a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization.
- Interest in learning to specify, implement, and validate fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality automated solutions for production.
- Debug and update PLC ladder logic, creating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code.
- Work with PLC code that interacts with conveyors, robots, the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision, and third-party equipment.
- Create machine interactions with the plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Introduce automated processes into production.
- Create and review specifications and provide technical evaluations for automated equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay ($24.25–$33.00 per hour).
- Flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
- Intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and retirement savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
