Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Intern

Byrne, Inc.•Town of DeWitt, NY

2d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Intern plays a key role in executing assigned Engineer tasks. This includes setting up, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of GED or High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

Relevant technical trade, military training, or technical college coursework/training preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers in supporting the daily operation of automation, controls, and process equipment within Byrne facilities.
Participate in supervised troubleshooting of instrumentation, sensors, and electromechanical systems by collecting data, observing workflows, and documenting findings.
Perform equipment performance checks, data logging, and root‑cause information gathering to support uptime, quality, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Support preventive maintenance activities by completing assigned documentation, assisting with calibration tasks, and shadowing controls staff performing hands‑on work.
Learn PLC, HMI, and SCADA fundamentals and assist with small programming updates, testing, or screen modifications under direct supervision.
Maintain and update engineering and related project documentation, including change logs, wiring diagrams, device inventories, and system configuration records.
Assist in tracking equipment performance and generating reports that support operational decision‑making and engineering improvements.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to understand process flows and identify improvement opportunities.
Adhere to food safety, sanitation, quality, and safety procedures (GMPs, SQF, PPE usage, LOTO standards) while learning safe engineering practices within a regulated environment.
Participate in an optional capstone project each summer focused on improving a process, workflow, or piece of technology, culminating in a brief presentation to a select group of Byrne leaders.