Controls Intern

Viaflex, Inc. • Sioux Falls, SD

104d

About The Position

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in control systems engineering and automation. The intern will support various projects related to controls, instrumentation, and automation, contributing to the development and optimization of control systems. This role is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in controls engineering and looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, without close supervision.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify waste and creatively look for solutions.
• Ability to work with high level of confidentiality.
• Capacity to be flexible and multitask.
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects as assigned within internship discipline.
• Attend Viaflex sponsored training and educational seminars.
• Engage and participate in Viaflex sponsored events.
• Work closely with assigned mentor and manager to reach successful completion of internship.
• Complete summer end internship presentation.
• Demonstrates Viaflex Team Member Values in their daily actions and encourages their teams to do the same.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Program Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to provide user-friendly interfaces for control and monitoring.
• Assist in the design and development of control systems, including control panel design and layout.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of communication networks for control systems, ensuring effective data exchange between devices and systems.
• Help create detailed system documentation, including wiring diagrams, system schematics, and operation manuals.
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations and updates.
• Assist in the development of Bills of Materials (BOM) for control panels and system components, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical support and assistance on ongoing projects, including troubleshooting and problem-solving of control systems issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Assess and evaluate new application ideas, providing feedback and recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems to automate processes and control machinery.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Workplace flexibility policies
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees