Controls Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Egan Company is hiring a Controls Engineer Intern for its Industrial Controls Process Engineering Team at its headquarters in Champlin, Minnesota. The approximately 12-week summer internship offers flexible start and end dates to accommodate school and extracurricular schedules, and a hybrid work arrangement combining office and home work. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to develop, program, and test automated control systems, and support documentation and organization of engineering tools. The role also includes participation in Egan’s summer internship activities, such as a jobsite ride-along, an Insights Discovery workshop, and mentorship opportunities. This is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and a strong interest in automation.
• Proficiency with standard office computer programs, such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• High initiative, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate effectively with shop technicians and engineers.
• Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and methods.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts and take on new tasks and challenges.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, with frequent climbing of ladders or stairs, walking on uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting; the role may involve exposure to loud noise, dirt, and outdoor elements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or programming languages such as C++, Python, or Ladder Logic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support development and testing of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code and Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, with a Rockwell/Allen-Bradley focus.
• Participate in system testing in the UL 508A panel shop to verify wiring and logic before shipment.
• Audit, organize, and archive legacy software and hardware assets, cataloging older program versions to support customers over the long term.
• Collaborate on developing and refining group-wide programming standards, including tag naming conventions, standard logic blocks (Add-On Instructions), and HMI style guides.
• Help maintain project documentation, including I/O lists and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Follow Egan’s safety policies and promote a positive safety culture.
• Participate in construction document review.
• Build internal partnerships and collaborate with other Egan groups to support Egan’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Participate in Egan’s Summer Internship Program and activities.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive mental healthcare and support for the intern and family.
• Regular learning and development opportunities on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
• Community volunteer events through the “Beyond the Jobsite” program.
• Accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) that can be used for certain sickness- and safety-related reasons.
• The internship provides a valuable learning experience and the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED