About the role#
The Controls Engineering Intern role is part of the Summer 2027 Future Talent Program. You will work with a project implementation team to gain hands-on experience in engineering and system design. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position. You will also participate in a team-based Innovation Challenge and attend weekly professional development sessions.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Controls CAD team in creating layout and electrical schematic drawings using Maestro and AutoCAD-E.
- Prepare bills of material.
- Learn about controls components and their placement in system designs.
- Study the basics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and how to program them.
- Travel to job sites to help commission equipment and systems.
- Identify and solve non-complex problems as they arise.
- Seek guidance from team members on non-routine tasks.
What you'll need#
- You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- You are actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- You have completed at least one year of undergraduate work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred.
- Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or a modeling program is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to work is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
- The term is Summer 2027.
- This role is on-site and full-time.
About Dematic
Dematic provides intelligent automation for supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution. The company designs and builds material handling equipment and software to support warehouse operations. Founded in 1819, it operates globally as a member of the KION Group. Dematic is headquartered in Atlanta and employs over 9,000 people.
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