About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in industrial automation. You will work within the automation department to support manufacturing projects, build professional relationships, and gain insight into production processes. This is a full-time, on-site, rolling position.
What you'll do#
- Advise on sales orders and quotes by interacting with customers and vendors.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, including reviewing PID drawings to identify control needs.
- Research and order panel components, and build panels to meet drawing specifications.
- Produce pin charts and document code structure.
- Program networks that support IO in panels and set up recipe screens.
- Verify field instruments, VFD, PLC IO, and HMI clients.
- Assist in training operators and answer questions during commissioning.
- Develop, test, and maintain internal software code.
- Follow safety standards and keep your work area clean.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university for an automation-related curriculum, such as Electrical, Computer, or Industrial Engineering.
- Knowledge of power tools.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Willmar, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
About Kovalus Separation Solutions
Kovalus Separation Solutions manufactures industrial machinery for membrane filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, and drying. The company serves clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1963, it operates out of Wilmington, Massachusetts. The organization employs over 400 people.
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