Electrical Equipment Controls Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Detroit, MI

3d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to support Senior Controls Engineers in designing and implementing machine control systems for heavy-duty engine, axle, and transmission manufacturing. The intern will assist with new production-line installations, improvements to existing equipment, equipment start-up and troubleshooting, and development of controls standards for new equipment and processes.

Interns gain experience through real-life learning opportunities and are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. The internship begins in May or June. Internship locations may be at various DTNA sites across the United States; this position is based onsite in Detroit, Michigan. A six-month internship is preferred. Interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication.
• Able to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; the position is not open to visa sponsorship or existing visa holders.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and leading complex systems and projects, including vendor research, technical specifications, quotation requests, vendor selection, timelines, purchase requisitions, scheduling, installations, tryouts, and equipment and 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.
• Support the application of processes and standards to project needs and progress.
• Identify project or task shortfalls, develop countermeasures and resolutions, and implement effectiveness measures.
• Schedule work according to established priorities, monitor progress, and resolve problems to support timely project completion.
• Provide management with regular reports and presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management.
• Support specifications and management, and assist with control designs for procurement of new manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and controls support to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in supplier design reviews to develop and implement effective equipment designs.
• 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 may be available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

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