About the role#
The Electrical Controls CAD Designer Intern supports our engineering department by documenting hardware designs for automation projects. You will work under the guidance of Control System Engineers and experienced designers to learn customer requirements, solve design problems, and prepare drawings for our on-site panel shop.
What you'll do#
- Assist with control panel design documentation, including mechanical layouts and detail drawings.
- Create electrical AC and DC power distribution wiring diagrams.
- Develop I/O card termination wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and general electrical schematic wiring diagrams.
- Prepare DCS system network architecture drawings and assist with I/O wiring development.
- Review I/O lists with the project team.
- Support sales and engineering staff by gathering information for technical support and design estimates.
- Travel to customer sites occasionally to attend meetings or gather field information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate or bachelor degree program for electrical, controls, industrial, or design-related engineering.
- Relevant technical coursework or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Interest in working with PLC or DCS systems.
- Ability to ask questions, communicate clearly, manage assigned tasks, and work effectively on a team.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
- The role is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
About Equipment & Controls, Inc.
Equipment and Controls, Inc. provides process control systems, automation products, and pumps for industrial clients. The company serves sectors including oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, and nuclear industries. Founded in 1956, it operates as an Emerson Impact Partner across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Western Maryland, and Ohio. It maintains a workforce of 266 employees and is headquartered in Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
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