Intern, Manufacturing Intelligence

Global Process Automation LLC • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

GPA has delivered flexible, innovative, and fully integrated solutions using best-of-breed technologies for more than 25 years. GPA has a company culture where team members enjoy coming to work every day and new and innovative ways of thinking are encouraged. The Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) Intern will support GPA’s MI team through a combination of hands-on technical project work, operational support activities, and structured professional development. This role is intended for students pursuing a career in software development, industrial automation, manufacturing intelligence, or digital transformation within manufacturing environments. The selected candidate will work directly with experienced engineers, developers, and project personnel while gaining exposure to real-world manufacturing systems including SCADA, MES, industrial historians, dashboards, reporting systems, and OT/IT infrastructure. In addition to technical responsibilities, the intern will assist with general office and administrative support tasks and complete prescribed technical and professional development training through GPA University.

Requirements

• Student entering their junior or senior year pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Familiarity with basic programming methodologies and software development concepts
• A foundational understanding of computer networking and machine communications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Good organizational and communication skills
• A willingness to learn and work within industrial and manufacturing environments
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in SQL databases
• Experience or coursework in Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar programming languages
• Experience or coursework in PLCs and industrial automation systems
• Experience or coursework in SCADA or HMI platforms
• Experience or coursework in Networking fundamentals
• Experience or coursework in Industrial communication protocols
• Experience or coursework in Manufacturing systems and data analytics
• Experience or coursework in Ignition, MQTT, MES, or historian platforms

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manufacturing Intelligence team with software development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Support development of dashboards, reports, KPI visualizations, and data collection applications
• Assist with SQL queries, database management, and basic data analysis tasks
• Participate in configuration and testing of manufacturing systems including MES, SCADA, and historian platforms
• Assist with documentation including workflows, system configurations, and technical procedures
• Participate in internal project meetings, discovery workshops, and engineering discussions
• Perform general office support and miscellaneous operational tasks as assigned
• Complete assigned technical and professional development training through GPA University
• Learn and apply manufacturing standards, operational workflows, and digital transformation methodologies

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern