Automation and Controls Engineer Intern - Year Round na Chartermfg

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is hiring an Automation and Controls Engineer Intern!

At Charter Manufacturing, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

• Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking.
• Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays.
• Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation.
• Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future.
• Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase.

Program Structure:

• Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months.
• Location: Onsite - Cleveland
• Start Date: May 2026

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Electrical/Controls Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Team-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

Preferred Experience:

• Training in PLC languages.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL, Wonderware InTouch.

What You’ll Focus On:

• Assist with design and evaluation of automation and control systems.
• Design, research, and update the graphical user interfaces utilized by operators to improve production workflow.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and process documentation projects.
• Learn to navigate, develop, and troubleshoot HMI software and assist in integrating new process equipment (such as safety lasers, proximity switches, robotics, and PLCs) into the HMI environment.
• Test and monitor systems to ensure functionality, address issues, and adjust automated processes as needed.
• Develop an understanding of steelmaking process and how control systems drive operational excellence.
• Build skills in project management and professional communication through regular status updates and team collaboration.
• Propose design changes and improvements for future automation projects.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

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