About the role#
The Controls Engineering Internship offers hands-on experience in industrial automation. You will work at our Plymouth, Michigan facility alongside experienced engineers to design and implement advanced systems. This role connects your academic background with real-world engineering challenges in a manufacturing environment. Interns will participate in an Immersion Day at our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, early in the program.
What you'll do#
- Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment.
- Debug and troubleshoot PLC software.
- Create electrical schematics.
- Maintain project design documentation and prepare deliverables for customers.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or have achieved a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with electrical circuits and schematic reading.
Location & details#
- Location: Plymouth, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 25 to August 6).
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Modality: On-site.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric manufactures arc welding and robotic welding systems. The company also produces plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment alongside brazing and soldering alloys. Founded in 1895, it maintains a presence in over 160 countries. The firm is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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