Systems Engineering Intern

BEUMER Group • Somerset, NJ

8h • $20

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to join our Logistic Systems (LS) team. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to real-world system design, automation, and project coordination activities while supporting improvements to our day-to-day engineering functions. The selected candidate will support initiatives related to systems engineering, electrical/controls documentation, software coordination, and internal tool development. This role offers meaningful project involvement, technical learning opportunities, and the potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required; VBA a plus).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn in a fast-paced technical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidEdge, or similar) preferred.
• Basic understanding of automation, PLCs, or control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating system layouts using 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidEdge preferred).
• Support preparation of technical documentation including specification sheets, process flows, and functional descriptions.
• Assist with electrical and controls documentation such as I/O lists, control narratives, and revision logs.
• Support basic feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, and system design tasks.
• Help develop and improve internal tools such as costing models, Excel-based trackers, scheduling tools, and dashboards.
• Maintain engineering templates, documentation standards, and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline engineering workflows and documentation processes.
• Assist with gathering and organizing project requirements.
• Support schedule updates related to engineering, testing, and integration milestones.
• Help track deliverables, action items, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software/Controls, and Project Management teams as needed.
• Support preparation for system testing and commissioning activities.
• Assist with documentation and tracking of integration milestones.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting real-world logistics and automated system projects.
• Exposure to system design, controls integration, costing tools, and scheduling processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Software/Controls, and Project teams.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Potential opportunity to return for full-time employment upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern