About the role#
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is hiring for a Controls Engineer Internship in Houston for Summer 2027. This role focuses on automation and control system projects, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming. Interns work on real-life projects, support large-scale client initiatives, and manage small-scale business unit projects. You will be paired with a senior engineer for mentorship and present your work to the leadership team at the end of the term. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and implement control system logic software and hardware.
- Build control logic software and user interface applications.
- Create schematics for control system configuration and wiring.
- Use AutoCAD to design equipment panel layouts.
- Assist with debugging integrated systems and preparing documentation.
- Work on automation projects for clients in industries like chemical or biopharmaceutical.
- Handle general administrative tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
- A minor or interest in Computer Science is preferred.
- Experience or exposure to control systems, ladder logic, SCADA, and instrumentation design is helpful.
- Familiarity with PLC programming and AutoCAD is preferred.
- Candidates local to the Houston area are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Houston, Texas.
- Daily on-site office attendance is required.
- The term runs from mid-May to the end of August, with potential for extension.
About Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering provides technical solutions for industrial process plants and facilities. Founded in 1981, the firm operates out of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The company focuses on automation, electrical power systems, and mechanical engineering.
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