Engineering - Controls Engineer Intern

MATALCO•Franklin, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field. Our paid internship program provides an opportunity for students to assist our team in analyzing plant processes, designing and implementing improvements, troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes, and working with others to detect problems and implement solutions.

Requirements

Must have completed 90 or more credit hours by the end of the spring 2024 semester
Must be a full-time student attending an accredited two-year or four-year college/university
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Must be legally authorized to work a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Problem solving skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.

Nice To Haves

Autocad, programming, and scripting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with PLC programming maintenance and utilizing online PLC training.
Assist with HMI programming
Implement minor projects independently with guidance from supervision.
Investigate existing equipment in preparation for modifications.
Document and communicate project and improvement items
Opportunity to work with engineers on a daily basis and shadow specialist when feasible.
Participate in a variety of business projects and opportunities.
Participate in a variety of personal and professional developmental workshops.
Up to 20% travel required (if needed).
All interns are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.