Electrical Controls Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business. Charter Wire, a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies, supplies and manufactures engineered shaped wire, cold finished bar, and cold-headed and stamped components for industries including automotive, agriculture, construction, consumer, industrial, and oil and gas.

The Electrical Controls Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical controls, sensors, and automation systems, while developing technical skills in AutoCAD Electrical, Ignition (Python, SQL, and Java), and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000. The internship is full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and starts in May 2027.

Interns work on meaningful projects and receive mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. The paid internship program includes Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering, or a related field, with current status of at least Sophomore level.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Training in PLC languages.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL, or Wonderware InTouch.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, and automation systems on the production floor.
• Support real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java.
• Update electrical drawings and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Troubleshoot and improve control systems using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities.
• Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

What This Job Offers

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