Electrical Equipment Controls Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Equipment Controls Intern will support Senior Controls Engineers in the design and implementation of machine control systems for heavy-duty engine, axle, and transmission manufacturing. The role provides hands-on learning through real-life projects, including new production-line installations, improvements to existing equipment, equipment start-up and troubleshooting, and development of controls standards for new equipment and processes.

The intern will support manufacturing engineering projects involving controls hardware and software, equipment procurement and design, supplier coordination, and manufacturing operations. Internship positions begin in May or June and may be located at various DTNA locations across the United States. This position is based onsite in Detroit, Michigan. A six-month internship is preferred. A transition to a full-time position may be possible, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within one year of the position start date in May or June.
• Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication.
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application; visa sponsorship and applicants who already hold visas are not accepted.
• Final candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Availability for a six-month internship.
• A degree focus in electrical engineering technology or electrical engineering.
• AutoCAD experience with controls-related drawings.
• A creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and leading complex systems and projects, including vendor research, technical specifications, quotation requests, vendor selection, timelines, purchase requisitions, installation scheduling, tryouts, and equipment or tooling qualification and approval.
• Support the controls portion of internal or external projects.
• Support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, and HMI controls.
• Support device-level networks.
• Support servo and VFD hardware and software.
• Support manufacturing monitoring systems, particularly interfaces to higher-level systems.
• Apply processes and standards to project needs and progress.
• Identify project or task shortfalls, develop countermeasures and resolutions, and implement them effectively.
• Schedule work according to established priorities, monitor progress, and resolve problems to help ensure timely project completion.
• Provide management with regular reports or presentations on project plans and status for information and resource management.
• Support specifications and management, and assist with control designs, for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
• Provide technical assistance and controls support to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in supplier design reviews to develop and implement effective equipment designs.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering, based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.
• Relocation assistance when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern