Equipment Engineering Controls Engineer Intern

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer Intern role takes a hands-on approach to equipment development, including automation and controls design, electromechanical systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and computer hardware and software support. The role supports and develops legacy and new technology solutions across manufacturing environments, from high-volume automation to low-volume manual assembly.

The intern will collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to design, code, test, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing equipment and related systems. This includes PLC-based hardware interfaces, electrical schematics, robotics platforms, and software and electrical systems on the production floor. The position also contributes to continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and the development and support of both legacy and emerging manufacturing technologies.

This position follows an onsite work model, with employees required to be in the local office at least five days per week. The internship lasts 12 weeks and must begin May 17 or May 24, 2027. Relocation and housing assistance may be available to eligible candidates. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. The role is safety-sensitive and requires a prohibited substance test.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Must be able to start the internship on May 17 or May 24, 2027, and work for 12 weeks.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development experience 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 electromechanical 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 for learning new technologies and finding new solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, and test innovative applications and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain intuitive, well-documented, production-ready PLC-based hardware interfaces.
• Support automation and controls design for electromechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms.
• Assist in troubleshooting software and electrical issues on the production floor to help resolve problems rapidly.
• Update and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for manufacturing systems and tooling.
• Apply programming skills, such as 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 legacy and emerging technologies across high-volume automation and low-volume manual assembly environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern