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Controls Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA

Hybrid Internship

$29 to $34 an hour

The employer is a systems integrator designing automated production lines and robotic work cells.

Our San Diego office is growing, and we need a Controls Engineer Intern who can gain hands-on experience from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative electrical & computer engineering group and report to the electrical & computer engineering manager. This is a 12-week paid summer internship. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our San Diego office.

What you’ll do

  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated equipment
  • Develop HMI and SCADA screens
  • Commission equipment on site and train operators
  • Design control panels and electrical schematics

What you’ll bring

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Experience programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs
  • Commissioning experience
  • Ability to read electrical schematics

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)
  • Experience with FANUC or ABB robots

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in San Diego, CA is $29 – $34 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Paid holidays
  • Mentorship from senior engineers
  • Housing stipend for relocating students

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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