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Intern - Automation Engineer (Summer 2027)

Nampa, IDInternship$48k–$56k2026-09-01 → 2026-10-22

Core

Support the design, development, and sustainment of advanced manufacturing solutions to increase production quality and velocity using robotics, PLCs, PCs, safety controllers, sensors, and pneumatics.

Role type

Intern Automation Controls Engineer

Builds

Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes for new programs and tooling for automated production processes

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Robotics, PLCs, PCs, safety controllers, sensors, pneumatics, software development, electrical capabilities, software verification and validation testing, documentation (workflows, schematics, network diagrams)

Preferred skills

Junior level status, GPA 3.0 or higher

Technologies

Robotics, PLCs, PCs, safety controllers, sensors, pneumatics

Responsibilities

Develop solutions for automation opportunities using standard processes and approved providers; Architect and develop software and system concepts; Lead programming and development of software and electrical capabilities; Define and execute required software verification and validation testing; Development of required documentation including software workflows, electrical schematics, and network diagrams.