Controls Engineering Intern/Co-Op

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Dematic is hiring an Electrical Controls Applications Engineering Intern for its Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. The employee should be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and must be willing to travel 40–50% to customer locations in the United States. The role supports the design and integration of hardware and software for material handling systems, project documentation and execution, system start-up and commissioning, and PLC emulation and testing. The intern performs basic tasks under direction, seeks guidance on nonroutine or difficult problems, and communicates effectively in writing and verbally. Candidates should be actively pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree. The stated base pay range is $20.00–$29.00 per hour; final compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Actively pursuing an undergraduate BS/BA degree in Engineering.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
Basic knowledge of professional principles and skills, and ability to apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in a specialization.
Typically up to 0–4 years of experience in a related field, with successful demonstration of the stated key responsibilities and knowledge.
Willingness to travel 40–50% to customer locations in the United States.
Ability to perform basic tasks and take direction from senior engineers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider); preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing routine systems that integrate hardware and software.
Assist lead engineers with project documentation and tasks.
Learn and demonstrate proficiency with Dematic systems and applications, including CAD, SAP, and travel tools.
Help recommend ideas for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.
Assist with start-up, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems.
Assist with software PLC emulation and testing of material handling systems.
Locate and follow Standard Work Practices and procedures.
Perform basic tasks and functions in the professional field.
Seek advice and guidance from others on nonroutine or problem areas.
Identify problems and take appropriate steps to solve them when they are not difficult or complex.
Communicate effectively using written and verbal skills.
Apply a general understanding of project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.