Looking for a local engineering internship within DeKalb? Looking for an employer that can align your work schedule around your class schedule? Looking to develop valuable industrial automation skills?
Wesa Automation, a division of MKD Electric, provides state-of-the-art and integrated automation and control solutions for industrial and manufacturing applications. For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. We are a fast-paced and agile company looking for an Automation Engineering Intern to work onsite at a local DeKalb manufacturing site and provide automation project and support services.
· Work alongside seasoned engineers to specify automation and electrical components and software to meet customer specifications, application requirements, and industrial standards
· Design and configure PLC programs to optimize performance or resolve complex controls issues
· Support commissioning and startup of control systems with ability to identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues
· Provide support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, troubleshooting, and repairs
· Determine root cause of electrical, mechanical, and software failures and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
· Organize and maintain project and technical documentation
· Ability to work at least 20 hours during weekday mornings and afternoons
· Currently pursuing AS/BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology
· Experience in computer programming
· Previous automation, electrical, or CAD experience or training preferred
· Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Physical demands…
The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· Training and development opportunities
· Career growth opportunities
· Strong safety culture
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.