Engineering Intern-Programming

Danaher • Cortland, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Engineering Intern is responsible for supporting programming‑focused engineering work including automation, logic development, and hands‑on engineering challenges. This role offers deeper exposure to PLC work and small machine development. This position reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and is part of the Manufacturing Engineering team located in Cortland, NY, and will be an on‑site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Learn how automation projects move from idea to reality. Gain practical experience with Universal Robots (UR) Collaborative Robots, PLCs, and industrial electrical systems. Learn how automatic data collection works in a production environment, including using SCADA systems to view equipment status, trends, and process data. Work closely with the team on small PLC programming projects. Help program and prepare small machines for production release. Shadow a Lean Conversion (LC) or Standard Work (SW) event to learn core productivity tools.

Requirements

• Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or similar) fields: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Power Systems Engineering Robotics Engineering Any related engineering or technical discipline
• Ability to walk the site, perform inspections, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced standing in an engineering or technology program (junior/senior recommended).
• Strong interest in programming, automation, or controls engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD 2D or similar drafting tools.
• Experience with PLC programming using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Willingness to be hands‑on in a production environment and observe processes directly.
• Solid problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn how automation projects move from idea to reality.
• Gain practical experience with Universal Robots (UR) Collaborative Robots, PLCs, and industrial electrical systems.
• Learn how automatic data collection works in a production environment, including using SCADA systems to view equipment status, trends, and process data.
• Work closely with the team on small PLC programming projects.
• Help program and prepare small machines for production release.
• Shadow a Lean Conversion (LC) or Standard Work (SW) event to learn core productivity tools.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern