Automation Intern - Summer 2027

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies • Brooklyn Park, MN

1d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Intern will be responsible for providing technical support focusing on automation projects and assisting with new opportunities that will have a significant impact on safety, cost, and quality. The intern will assist the Automation department with projects from scope definition through implementation. This position will be located in Brooklyn Park, MN. The internship will be onsite working 40 hours/week.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a 2-4 year degree program for mechanical engineering or controls engineering with an emphasis on automation
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to think creatively, drive results and stay focused on daily tasks.
• Proficient in Computer Design Tools such as SolidWorks.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal customer technical support.
• Utilize existing electrical and controls automation skills to enhance automation systems.
• Provide support on automation projects including design and implementation to assure projects are completed on schedule.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.

Benefits

• Eligible for Housing Stipend for Relocation
• Eligible for Health and Wellness Benefits
• Career Development Activities
• Opportunities to Interact with Leadership
• Company Events
• Facility Tours
• Summer Intern Event
• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax health savings account
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree