Controls Engineer Intern

Challenge Manufacturing • Spartanburg, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Mfg. Company’s Internship Program allows students to obtain real world work experience through technical and software exposure. This exposure is granted through individual projects, hands-on tasks on the plant floor, and much more. Challenge Mfg. Company prides itself on giving students a head start on experience in the Automotive Industry to enhance their future. We are currently looking for a Controls Engineer Intern to join our team!

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree related to Manufacturing Engineering from a accredited college or university
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for the Internship program
• Must have superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in global manufacturing environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and eliminate AGV tag-skipping issues by: Evaluating consistency of RFID reader mounting locations Correlating mounting conditions to skip frequency Identifying best-performing configurations Developing and implementing corrective scripting within Ignition
• Improve error messaging systems by: Verifying that fault messages are correctly linked to the part present Ensuring accurate traceability and operator clarity
• Review and optimize sequencer logic by: Identifying redundant or inefficient steps Condensing logic where appropriate Maintaining cycle time and quality integrity
• Validate and enhance reject station logic by: Reviewing station logic in areas with reject functionality Developing additional logic to allow re-insertion of repaired parts Supporting phased implementation beginning with FP, Big Dash, LHBS, and RHBS stations
• Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure stable and efficient automation performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern