Equipment Engineering Controls Engineer Intern
Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311
- Summer 2027
- On-site
- Internship
Listing details
- Last verified Oct 21
About the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, and test innovative applications and manufacturing equipment
- Develop and maintain PLC-based hardware interfaces that are intuitive, well-documented, and production-ready
- Support automation and controls design for electro-mechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms
- Assist in troubleshooting software and electrical issues on the production floor, contributing to rapid problem resolution
- Update and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for manufacturing systems and tooling
- Apply programming skills (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, Python, or C-based languages) to support equipment functionality and diagnostics
- Design robust systems with long-term maintainability, scalability, and supportability in mind
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and user experience
- Contribute to the development and support of both legacy and emerging technologies across high-volume automation and low-volume manual assembly environments
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Graduation date between December 2027 – May 2029
- Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development in academic or professional settings
- Familiarity with embedded firmware and programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#
- Exposure to PLC programming and hardware interface design
- Ability to read, update, and maintain electrical schematics for manufacturing systems
- Understanding of automation and controls design, including electro-mechanical systems and robotics
- Experience supporting the design, build, or integration of custom engineering tools or systems
- Experience working in collaborative, Agile environments with cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mindset with attention to long-term system reliability
- Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes
- Medical industry experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
- Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions