Industrial Engineering Intern - 2026

Litmus Automation • Santa Clara, CA

125d • $28

About The Position

Litmus is a growth-stage software company that is transforming the way companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations. Our software is enabling the next wave of digital transformation for the biggest and most innovative companies in the World – making Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Edge Computing a reality. We just completed our Series B financing round, and we are looking to expand our team. At Litmus, you’ll have the opportunity to support and influence the next wave of the industrial revolution by democratizing industrial data. We’re leading the industry in edge computing to feed artificial intelligence, machine learning and other applications that rapidly change the way manufacturers operate.

Requirements

• Candidate or recent graduate for Bachelor or Master of Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other engineering
• PLC configuration, connection (Ethernet, serial), troubleshooting, and programming knowledge
• Basic networking and communication protocol knowledge
• Collaborate effectively in a diverse, global, distributed work environment
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and passionate about learning

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems
• Knowledge of Linux and command-line tools
• Knowledge of virtualization/docker

Responsibilities

• Test Litmus Edge device drivers for functionality and performance
• Test gateway hardware devices for compatibility with Litmus Edge
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial hardware
• Write, comment, and test PLC programs using company standard methods and tools
• Investigate customer and internal requests related to industrial communication protocols including OPC UA and Modbus
• Prepare technical documentation and reports on Litmus Edge functionality and performance

Benefits

• Internship is in-office 5 days a week at Litmus’s Santa Clara office
• Estimated salary: $28/hr
• Estimated start/end dates: June 1st, 2026-August 31st, 2026 (flexible)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees