About The Position
Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting-edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you’re studying engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference. We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with powder coatings production equipment, plant automation, and process instrumentation. The role will provide exposure to electrical systems, PLCs, sensors, and controls while supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects. This internship is ideal for students eager to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world manufacturing setting focused on powder coatings technology.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems, control principles, and industrial instrumentation
- Interest in PLCs, automation, sensors, and process control
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in both plant-floor and office settings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to industrial automation, SCADA, PLC programming, or powder coatings equipment
- Coursework or hands-on experience in sensors, instrumentation, or electrical circuits
- Familiarity with industrial electrical safety codes and best practices
Responsibilities
- Powder Coatings Equipment Support: Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems for powder coatings production, including: extruders, cooling belts, and milling systems, feeders, mixers, and conveying equipment, curing ovens, spray booths, and automated handling systems
- Support PLC and HMI operations, minor logic adjustments, and control panel monitoring
- Observe and participate in preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment reliability tasks
- Instrumentation & Process Monitoring: Assist in the installation, calibration, and testing of process sensors and instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors, load cells, weight scales, and monitoring devices
- Participate in loop checks, sensor troubleshooting, and data collection to support process control
- Electrical & Controls Support: Help review and update wiring diagrams, control schematics, and equipment documentation
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to identify electrical or control issues and suggest improvements
- Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices
- Projects & Continuous Improvement: Support small-scale projects or upgrades to improve equipment reliability and automation performance
- Participate in data analysis and reporting to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with commissioning, testing, and documentation of new or modified equipment
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with powder coatings production equipment and industrial automation
- Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and factory instrumentation
- Practical troubleshooting, calibration, and reliability engineering experience
- Mentorship from experienced electrical, instrumentation, and process engineers
- Opportunity for future full-time employment consideration
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
