Automation Engineer Intern

US Citizenship Required

SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) seeks a professional and innovative individual to join our PCB Factory team in Moscow, ID. SEL is a 100 percent employee-owned company that specializes in creating and manufacturing digital products and systems that protect, and control power systems around the world.  

In this on-site position you will work with various automation systems involved in printed circuit board manufacturing while collaborating with an energetic team to produce high-quality printed circuit boards. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, is highly disciplined, and works well in a fast-paced environment.

As an Automation Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following: 

• Providing automated solutions to production with high quality.
• Debug and update PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
• Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Introduce automated processes into production.
• Create and review specifications and provide technical evaluations for automated equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• You are a US Citizen
• You are a current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• You are interested in implementing and improving automation solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• You are interested in becoming a technical expert in the subject of Industrial Automation, working with PLCs (example: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi), HMI/GUI layout, Field Bus Networks, Vision Systems, and integration of Robotics.
• You have familiarity with electrical prints and standards for industrial equipment.
• You have experience with technical presentation and training skills. 
• You can demonstrate proficiency in programming PLCs, with a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization.  
• You are interested in gaining the ability to specify, implement and validate fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery processes. 

Location Information

This position is located in SEL’s state of the art Printed Circuit Board factory in Moscow, ID. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

• School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

• We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

• We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

• Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data

($24.25 - $33.00 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.