Automation Engineer Associate – Intern

Automation: Automation Engineer Associate – Intern
ESCO Group is structured into three core business units: ESCO Automation, ESCO Electric, and ESCO Power & Safety. We provide a comprehensive array of services, including plant automation, electrical construction, electrical design, and electrical safety training.
Our team of over 400 dedicated professionals is committed to enhancing our services and supporting our clients in achieving their objectives. We prioritize the development of solutions that promote efficiency and drive success.
ESCO Group serves various markets, such as industrial, food and beverage, seed/agriculture, oilseed, municipals, and OEM, making it a versatile and reliable partner for a wide range of clients.
AUTOMATION INTERN
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.
The responsibilities of the Automation Intern include but are not limited to:
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.
Intern candidates should have:
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.
Preferred:
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.
Resumes submitted will be considered for ESCO's 2027 Summer Internship Program
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ESCO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Employment type
Intern

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