Controls Engineering Intern

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. The Controls Engineering Intern will work with the Controls Team to gain a thorough understanding of the career field to include theory and practical application of obtained knowledge. The Controls Engineering Intern will perform a variety of basic controls engineering, technical and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Some exposure with PLC/HMI preferred.
Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Some experience with 3D CAD modeling software and data management tools
Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective speaking and listening skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work on assignments where all tasks are not completely mapped.
Should exhibit high levels of professionalism.
Ability to establish and maintain efficient project organization and provide technical direction to the project team.
Ability to provide effective feedback to management on a regular basis, raising issues and problems as necessary, establishing an appropriate priority.

Responsibilities

Support the team as necessary to achieve the set targets.
To design, develop and improve new and existing processes. To understand the effects of process variables on the engineering performance of components, optimizing process capabilities, costs and material flow and commissioning and layout of plant and equipment
Support Controls Engineers while they participate in Controls System manufacturing, and commissioning on Ascent Aerospace shop floor.
Begin developing customer relations within customer engineering groups.
Assist cross-functioning teams in project specific controls engineering activities, design, process, programming, etc.
Assist with projects from cost analysis to completion and provide timely updates on project status.
Any additional duties reasonably assigned by management.