About the role#
The Controls Engineering Intern will work with an assigned project implementation team to support routine engineering activities. This role is part of the Future Talent Program, which includes weekly professional development sessions and a team-based innovation challenge. You will gain hands-on experience in system design and equipment commissioning.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Controls CAD team with layout and electrical schematic drawings using Maestro and AutoCAD-E.
- Help prepare bills of material.
- Learn the basics of programmable logic controllers and how to program them.
- Become familiar with controls components and their placement in system designs.
- Travel to job sites to assist with commissioning equipment and systems.
- Identify and resolve problems that are not complex, seeking guidance for nonroutine tasks.
What you'll need#
- Must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Completion of 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.
- Ability to be proactive, diligent, and self-motivated.
Location & details#
- Locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan or Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About KION Group
KION Group operates in the machinery manufacturing industry, focusing on supply chain solutions and industrial trucks. Founded in 2006, the company maintains a global presence with headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. It employs over 42,000 people across its various brands, including Dematic, Linde Material Handling, and STILL. The firm provides automation technology and equipment for both premium and economy market segments.
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