Automation: Automation Engineer Associate – Intern

ESCO Group • Marion, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Intern is a position for students within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Automation. This internship is focused on learning and gaining practical experience within a multi-discipline automation team, requiring the acquisition of various automation skills and technologies.

Requirements

• Enrollment in or completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree program in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college, technical school, or university.

Nice To Haves

• Education or training in PLC Programming, HMI Technologies.
• Education or training in electrical fundamentals such as voltage, current, and resistance.
• Education or training in the use of Allen Bradley product lines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and execution of process control system integration projects, contributing to real-world automation solutions from design through implementation.
• Performing project tasks under direct supervision while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Programming, configuring, testing, and commissioning PLC and HMI-based control systems as assigned under the direction of others.
• Monitoring personal quality measures to ensure they are being met.
• Utilizing, supporting, and enhancing ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understanding and following all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Demonstrating curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset by exploring emerging technologies (including AI-enabled tools) that can improve automation workflows, troubleshooting, and system performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree