Automation Engineering Intern
Novelis
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Business analysisTroubleshootingOperationsData analysisMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Bay Minette · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting66%Operations38%Business analysis13%Data analysis3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Novelis Bay Minette is seeking an Automation Engineer Intern to support automation, controls, and digital manufacturing initiatives at our Bay Minette, Alabama facility. This internship provides hands-on experience with industrial automation systems, process improvement projects, and data-driven manufacturing solutions in an advanced aluminum manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support automation, controls, and process improvement projects across the Bay Minette facility.
- Assist with troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, control systems, and related manufacturing technologies.
- Analyze production and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to support project execution.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- Document project work and present findings or recommendations to the team.
- Promote a strong safety culture and comply with site safety and environmental standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Robotics
- Controls
- Instrumentation
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools
- Manufacturing processes
- Continuous improvement principles
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Junior, Senior, or recent graduate standing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, robotics, controls, instrumentation, or data analytics.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.