Automation Engineer Intern (Part-Time)

Caltrol•Irvine, CA

2d•$22 - $24

About The Position

This is a part-time position, approximately 20-25 hours per week. You can apply via our link or text Caltrol to 52345 to get started and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us! Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 p/hour . This is the pay scale range Caltrol reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience of the candidate, along with the requirements of the position. Why you'll love working for Caltrol: Caltrol is recognized as a leading automation provider, including process control solutions, valves, instrumentation, and reliability. Caltrol takes great pride in the quality of our employees, the products, and the services we represent. Caltrol is an employee-owned company headquartered in Las Vegas with offices across four states (CA, AZ, HI) and one outside the U.S. As an owner, you will be part of an essential and meaningful organization. You’ll find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions with prospects for career growth and satisfaction. You will work in a team-driven culture with talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you. What you'll be doing: Work with / take direction from senior engineers to design and implement Distributed Control System (DCS)-based and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based systems to meet customer specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Science engineering, graduating by 2026 or 2027.
Strong verbal and written skills to effectively communicate technical concepts.
Excellent customer service skills.
Team attitude and willingness to coordinate projects internally.
Willingness to learn and be part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team.
Works well under pressure, sometimes meeting multiple and conflicting deadlines.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in the use of creative learning techniques (using all tools available to obtain solutions).
Must have valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Prior work, internship, and/ or research experience in a professional setting.
Strong experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (MS Word and Excel).
Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware/ software functionality.

Responsibilities

Create operator graphics for various industries.
Configure logics to control processes.
Create network and system architecture diagrams, with guidance.
Set up systems (hardware and software) in the office or on customer sites.
Develop and review technical documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), functional design specifications (FDS), hardware submittals, Turn Over Packages (TOPs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and others.
Participate in system (hardware / software testing) efforts, either in office or occasionally at customer sites.
Participate in assembly of hardware systems (server racks, panels, etc.).
Participate in various internal development projects.
Provide support to other internal teams in support of project efforts, including but not limited to assisting with shipping receiving efforts, creation of packing lists / Bill of Ladings (BOLs), and various miscellaneous office tasks.
Some local travel to customer sites.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A work culture that's not just inclusive, but downright celebratory of diversity
Quarterly Profit Sharing plus Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Paid-Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Wellness Benefits
401(k) with employer match - because your future is just as important as your present
Employee Assistance Programs
Company paid life insurance and buy up options
Pet Insurance
Professional development opportunities because we believe in investing in greatness.