Electrical Engineering Intern

Graham Packaging Company • Manchester Township, PA

23h

About The Position

In this position you will develop good project organizational skills by supporting all aspects of an electrical engineering project. You will work alongside a senior automation engineer developing control systems for high speed proprietary packaging equipment contributing to such things as:
Generating bill of materials
Ordering/receiving parts associated with BOM
Generating electrical schematics using AutoCAD
Assembly of electrical panels and wiring harnesses
Setting up and configuring industrial PC’s’ and PLC’s
Developing/modifying logic
Hands-on experience retrofitting blow molding machinery in the field

Requirements

• Level: Advanced Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Electrical/Computer Engineering (all non-graduating)
• Basic knowledge of packaging materials, package manufacturing processes, and distribution systems
• Capable of working in both individual and team settings
• Seeking highly energetic, creative, and motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Graduate with Bachelor’s degree within two (2) year of Co-Op completion.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
• Pass a drug screen and background investigation

Responsibilities

• Enhance technical understanding of control systems in a high speed packaging environment
• Experience in managing an electrical engineering project
• Technical understanding of electrical schematics
• Thorough understanding of panel building and control system retrofits
• Learn industry electrical standards such as NEC, NFPA70E, and UL508A
• Understand efficient processes and machine reliability
• Retrofitting Automation Direct PLC’s on Graham extrusion blow molder with a Beckhoff control system and GPC proprietary logic.
• Installing instrumentation on an extrusion blow molder necessary for statistical process control
• Installing conveyor/line control systems on new production lines

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern