Controls Engineering Intern/Co-Op
About The Position
Dematic is hiring an Electrical Controls Applications Engineering Intern for its Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role supports the design and integration of hardware and software for material handling systems, project documentation, system testing, and commissioning. The intern performs basic engineering tasks under the direction of senior engineers, seeks guidance on nonroutine problems, and contributes ideas for productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Employees should be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and must be willing to travel 40–50% to customer locations in the USA.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate BS/BA degree in Engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
- Effectively use fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in an area of specialization.
- Typically, up to 0–4 years of experience in a related field; an advanced degree may be substituted for experience where applicable.
- Willingness to travel 40–50% to customer locations in the USA.
- Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLC programming, such as 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.
- Provide ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and 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 engineering 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 in writing and verbally.
- Apply a general understanding of project scope, schedule, budget, execution, and deliverables.
Benefits
- Career development
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Global opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
