About the role#
This 12-week summer internship introduces you to automation technologies used in process industries like chemical, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will develop a foundation in industrial process control, instrumentation, and software adaptability while building skills in project execution and professional problem-solving. This program serves as a pathway to potential entry-level roles or the 18-month Automation Genesis program after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Learn how DCS, MES, industrial networking, instrumentation, HMI, and SCADA technologies function in real customer environments.
- Work alongside experienced Process Automation engineers and mentors on supervised activities.
- Review requirements, process descriptions, P&IDs, control strategies, and technical documentation.
- Assist with system set-up, pre-test preparation, Factory Acceptance Testing, and technical demos.
- Create and refine test records, work instructions, checklists, standard operating procedures, calculations, and technical documents.
- Shadow proposal development, customer visits, engineering reviews, and project execution activities.
- Explore responsible uses of AI-assisted technologies for data analysis, system design, documentation review, and troubleshooting.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- Foundational knowledge of control or automation concepts, including control logic, sequencing, control theory, instrumentation, and sensors.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with demonstrated initiative and learning agility.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from May 17 to August 6, 2027.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred: Prior internship or project experience, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and leadership roles in student organizations or design teams.
- Preferred: Exposure to process controls, robotics, PLCs, industrial networking, or programming tools like Python, MATLAB, and VBA.
Location & details#
- Location: Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% for business needs.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17 to August 6).
About Siemens
Siemens is a technology company based in Munich and Berlin. It focuses on automation machinery manufacturing for sectors such as infrastructure, industry, mobility, and healthcare. The company integrates physical and digital systems to support sustainability and efficiency initiatives. It also maintains a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers.
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