About the role#
As an Automation Engineering Intern, you will work with our engineering, maintenance, and operations teams at the Mapei manufacturing facility in West Chicago. You will gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment, control systems, and continuous-improvement initiatives in a live manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Support automation and controls projects for manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Assist with PLC, HMI, sensor, instrumentation, and control-system activities.
- Troubleshoot equipment and identify opportunities to improve reliability.
- Collect and analyze equipment, process, and automation-performance data.
- Support system testing, validation, documentation, and implementation.
- Assist with technical drawings, reports, procedures, and project deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Automation, Electrical, Computer, or Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Location & details#
- Location: West Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- This role is on-site.
About Mapei
Mapei is a chemical manufacturer for the building industry. Founded in 1937, the company is based in Milan, Italy. It operates 92 subsidiaries across 59 countries and employs over 14,000 people. The firm produces adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing systems for architectural and infrastructure projects.
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