Intern, Automation presso None

POSITION OVERVIEW 

This position allows an internship to provide an opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills in this area of interest at RELCO, build professional relationships, and develop an understanding of the manufacturing process. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Advise sales needed/missing information to provide an accurate quote.
• Interact with customer/vendor to gather information required to do an accurate quote.
• Advise sales on constraints from customer that are unrealistic, costly, risky, etc.
• Request advice from others in department on issues outside of expertise.
• Provide accurate numbers & disclaimers to customers for quotes.
• Review PID drawings & identify devices needing controls.
• Research panel components connections & draw them on the electrical drawing.
• Appropriately mark electrical drawing for revisions & stages with proper approvals.
• Order panel component parts & account for the lead time required.
• Review parts list and inventory them in an organized fashion for assigned projects.
• Contact appropriate people about missing items.
• Read the electrical drawings & build panels to specifications on drawing.
• Give feedback on electrical drawing errors.
• Identify device control boundaries of sequencers instances & pin charts.
• Produce pin charts & review with process engineer.
• Conform code structure that applies for the project.
• Document code.
• Follow directions from a superior, or an assigned superior, for a project.
• Set-up & recipe screens to organize in a logical fashion based on production mode, chronological write order, and flow paths.
• Program networks that support IO in panel(s).
• Double check wire labels, solenoid labels, terminal labels, etc. for correctness.
• Check every IO point for communication to PLC code for assigned projects.
• Set-up and verify field instruments, VFD, PLC IO, and HMI clients.
• Informing supervisor of concerns or delays with commission of the automation system while onsite.
• Watch people and control system interaction and detect unforeseen bad events that can be avoided by changing the code with approval from superior.
• On the fly code changes with low risk of bringing system down.
• Assist in training operators and answer questions.
• Take a software/idea & formulate layout for the code.
• Develop and document the code.
• Test and maintain internal software for the end users.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating machinery.
• Keep work area clean & organized so not to present a safety hazard.
• Assist with all special projects assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with Engineering projects as assigned by supervisor.

KOVALUES: 

• CUSTOMER FOCUS: Our decisions and actions are aligned with client needs, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
• INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE: Establishes trust and credibility, ensuring that actions and communications are transparent and ethical. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• TEAMWORK: Foster collaboration and efficiency, leading to innovative solutions and a supportive work environment.
• HUMILITY & RESPECT: Build a positive culture by valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a respectful workplace.
• ENTREPRENEURIAL: Eliminate bureaucracy and non-value-added processes. Encourage innovation, promote a sense of urgency, and identify and promote our competitive advantage.

TRAVEL: 

• Must be willing to travel 10-15% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: Enrolled in college/university for automation related degree program.

CAREER ROADMAP: 

The next opportunity from this position is:  

• Full-time Automation Engineer position