Digital Industries Automation Internship Program - Process Automation Engineering Track

Siemens • Harleysville, PA

2d • $31 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens Digital Industries Automation is a leader in industrial automation and digitalization, delivering innovative solutions that help customers transform their manufacturing operations and build smarter, more connected factories. Our portfolio spans advanced automation controls and sensors, high-performance drives and motors, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial process control and manufacturing execution systems, digital twin and simulation tools, along with equipment maintenance and safety systems. By integrating advancements in artificial intelligence, edge computing, IT/OT integration, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), our technology unlocks new levels of productivity, efficiency, and data-driven insights. We are looking for engineering students to join the Digital Industries Automation Internship Program – Process Automation Engineering Track. This 12-week summer internship is designed to introduce you to automation technologies used in process industries such as chemical, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical, and help you develop foundational knowledge of industrial process control, instrumentation, and software adaptability, while developing your skills in project execution, customer awareness, and professional problem-solving. This internship will prepare you for a potential opportunity with our full-time 18-month Automation Genesis program or other entry-level roles after graduation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Smart Manufacturing, Computer Science or related disciplines
• Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, from May 17 to August 6, 2027
• Strong interest in process automation for industrial environments, process control engineering, automation application engineering, smart manufacturing systems, project engineering, or software-enabled engineering
• Analytical, engineering, and structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to define and interpret technical requirements, investigate unexpected outcomes, identify root cause, troubleshoot issues, test hypotheses, apply evidence-based reasoning, and validate conclusions
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and learning agility, including the ability to work independently, proactively seek feedback, learn new tools and technologies, and adapt to evolving priorities
• Foundational knowledge of control or automation concepts, such as control logic and sequencing, control theory, instrumentation, sensors and measurements, or physical/process variables (flow, temperature, pressure, and level)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to ask thoughtful questions, communicate technical information clearly, document findings, and collaborate effectively with engineers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Must be willing and able to report onsite in Harleysville, PA for the summer. Relocation assistance is provided if you are moving more than 50 miles from your permanent residence.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% for business needs
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or project experience in process controls, industrial environments (such as manufacturing, chemical processing, or laboratory), or project engineering
• Exposure to process controls, industrial controls, building controls, robotics, manufacturing automation, PLCs, industrial networking, DCS, MES, HMI, or SCADA
• Demonstrated interest in or exposure to AI-enabled tools, language models (Copilot, GPT), Python, MATLAB, or VBA for data analysis, modeling, engineering design, or workflow automation through prior coursework, labs, research, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities
• Leadership roles through student organizations, design teams, research groups, athletics, or other extracurricular activities
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Responsibilities

• Learning how Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial networking, instrumentation, HMI, and SCADA technologies are applied in real customer environments
• Working alongside experienced Process Automation engineers and mentors on supervised activities supporting the design and implementation of industrial automation systems and customer projects
• Reviewing requirements, process descriptions, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control strategies, and technical documentation to understand customer needs and system requirements
• Assisting with system set-up, pre-test preparation, and Factory Acceptance Testing activities, and technical demos
• Creating and refining test records, work instructions, checklists, standard operating procedures, calculations, and technical documents by gathering information from subject-matter experts
• Shadowing proposal development, customer visits, engineering reviews, and project execution activities, including calculations, document preparation, approvals, quality practices, and commissioning concepts
• Exploring responsible uses of AI-assisted technologies for documentation review, system design and analysis, data analysis, decision-making support, productivity, and troubleshooting, while applying critical thinking and engineering judgement to validate AI outputs and conclusions against technical requirements and standards

Benefits

• Hourly pay range for this position 31.00 - 32.00 per hour, based off of your projected graduation year.
• Interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.
• Relocation assistance is provided if you are relocating more than 50 miles from your permanent residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed