Equipment Engineering Controls Engineer Intern

About the Role

The Controls Engineer Intern role has a hands-on approach in equipment development including automation and controls design, electro-mechanical systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and computer hardware and software support. This enables the company to support and develop a wide range of legacy and new technology solutions across the full spectrum of manufacturing capability from high volume automation to low volume manual assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions

Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development in academic or professional settings
• Medical industry experience