R&D Mechatronics Software Engineering - Intern

Vanderlande Industries • Atlanta, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers hands‑on experience contributing to the development, testing, and improvement of automation technologies used across global logistics systems. Interns will support real p roduct and tooling initiatives while learning electromechanical system behavior, industrial software concepts, and R&D engineering workflows.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field .
• Coursework, academic projects, or hands‑on experience involving software development, automation, controls, or industrial equipment is preferred.
• PLC code development experience
• Exposure to automation or industrial systems
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and testing practices
• Interest in electromechanical systems or industrial software development

Responsibilities

• Learn the electromechanical operation of automated material‑handling and logistics equipment.
• Participate in the development and refinement of control algorithms for new and existing automation equipment.
• Assist with testing, validation, and debugging of electromechanical and software‑driven systems.
• Document design decisions, code updates, test results, and en gineering guidelines.
• Support the creation and improvement of engineering tools and processes used across R&D projects.
• Collaborate with mechatronics, controls, and software engineers on cross‑functional product development efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Gain exposure to modern engineering standards, test processes, and development tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern