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Automation Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
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AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a degree in Engineering or Automation, understand control technologies, electrical circuits, and PLC programming, and be skilled in MS Office with strong communication skills.
  • You will design layouts, program PLCs and HMIs, document projects, train operators, troubleshoot systems, and ensure quality compliance while maintaining client relationships and preparing project materials.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a 2 year or 4 year education in Engineering, Automation technologies, Controls related field or similar.
  • General understanding of Automation Control technologies and equipment
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and food processing systems is a plus
  • Understanding of basic electrical circuits
  • Software application experience utilizing Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications MS Office Suite
  • General understanding of PLC programming with troubleshooting capabilities
  • General understanding of HMI applications such as Rockwell software, GE Intellution, and/or Wonderware software applications
  • Visual Basic and Database Programming is a plus
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • This position must also be able to perform industrial field work which may include hazardous locations, ladders, and stairs

Responsibilities

  • Electrical Design and 2-D layouts – especially as it relates to facility as-builts (AutoCad Typical)
  • Project documentation and equipment design specifications
  • PLC Programming (Allen Bradley Typical)
  • HMI Application Design (Rockwell, Wonderware, and GE Intellution Typical)
  • System Site Commissioning
  • Facility Operator and Technician Training
  • Project Warranty Support
  • Network communications including communications with manufacturing equipment using VPN.
  • Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
  • Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications.
  • Develop high-quality, error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.
  • Coordinate design with other members of the project team.
  • Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, cost estimates, and other necessary projects documents.
  • Prepare project correspondence as required.
  • Maintain positive client relationships on projects assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Automation Intern position?

The Automation Intern position is for the Summer of 2025.

Where is the Automation Intern position located?

The Automation Intern position is located in Minong, Wisconsin.

What educational qualifications are required to apply for the Automation Intern position?

Applicants must be pursuing a 2-year or 4-year education in Engineering, Automation technologies, Controls related field, or a similar discipline.

What kind of responsibilities will the Automation Intern have?

The Automation Intern will be responsible for tasks such as electrical design, PLC programming, HMI application design, project documentation, system site commissioning, and facility operator training, among others.

Is prior experience in automation technologies required?

A general understanding of automation control technologies and equipment is necessary, but prior experience is not explicitly required.

Will the intern be working independently or in a team?

The intern will work closely with the Engineering team and participate in collaborative projects.

Are there opportunities for training during the internship?

Yes, the internship includes opportunities for training in areas such as facility operator and technician training.

What software skills are preferred for this internship?

Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, PLC programming, and HMI applications is preferred. Visual Basic and Database Programming knowledge is a plus.

Is this position open to applicants of any background?

Yes, Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, and other protected characteristics.

What physical abilities are required for this position?

The position may require standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms for tasks, and performing industrial field work, which may include hazardous locations, ladders, and stairs.

Join us on our journey to be The World's #1 Protein Snack Company

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated. We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo. At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us? Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, Golden Island, BiFi and Peperami.