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Controls Engineer Intern

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ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

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United States , Lewis Center

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Job Description:

The role of the controls engineer intern is to assist experienced engineers with design projects, designing code, electrical drawings, programming and integration of automated systems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support control system development for custom automation equipment, including PLC and PC‑based systems, under guidance from senior engineers
  • Assist with troubleshooting electrical and control-related issues during system build and testing phases
  • Gain hands-on exposure to automation technologies such as PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and databases.
  • Participate with project and CAPEX teams to learn how customer-specific automation solutions are designed and deployed.
  • Learn and follow ATS controls standards, including both new and legacy platforms.
  • Help document hardware / software activities, including contributing to technical documentation.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating professionalism and accountability in assigned tasks

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical, controls, computer engineering or equivalent
  • Foundational knowledge of controls / electrical engineering principles
  • Demonstrates good communication and problem-solving skills.
What we offer:
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee events
  • Free coffee beverages
  • Employee referral program
  • Safety shoe programs
  • Overtime pay eligibility
  • Paid vacation
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401K matching program
  • Employee Incentive Bonus program
  • Optional Employee Share Purchase Program
  • Tuition reimbursement programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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