Equipment Engineering Controls Engineer Intern

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer Intern role has a hands-on approach in equipment development including automation and controls design, electro-mechanical systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and computer hardware and software support. This enables us to support and develop a wide range of legacy and new technology solutions across the full spectrum of manufacturing capability from high volume automation to low volume manual assembly.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering. Graduation date by May 2028
Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
Prior Boston Scientific internship experience
Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development in academic or professional settings
Familiarity with embedded firmware and programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#
Exposure to PLC programming and hardware interface design
Ability to read, update, and maintain electrical schematics for manufacturing systems
Understanding of automation and controls design, including electro-mechanical systems and robotics
Experience supporting the design, build, or integration of custom engineering tools or systems
Experience working in collaborative, Agile environments with cross-functional engineering teams
Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mindset with attention to long-term system reliability
Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes
Medical industry experience
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, and test innovative applications and manufacturing equipment
Develop and maintain PLC-based hardware interfaces that are intuitive, well-documented, and production-ready
Support automation and controls design for electro-mechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms
Assist in troubleshooting software and electrical issues on the production floor, contributing to rapid problem resolution
Update and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for manufacturing systems and tooling
Apply programming skills (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, Python, or C-based languages) to support equipment functionality and diagnostics
Design robust systems with long-term maintainability, scalability, and supportability in mind
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and user experience
Contribute to the development and support of both legacy and emerging technologies across high-volume automation and low-volume manual assembly environments