The Controls Intern will assist in the design and programming of control systems for turbomachinery and electrical systems under an experienced engineer's guidance.
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION OVERVIEW
Controls Engineer Intern for industrial automation. The successful candidate will work under the direction of an experienced engineer in the design, specification, programming, simulation, and testing, of turbomachinery control and electrical systems
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Control system design and programming
o Control panel design
o Development of Bill of Material (BOM)
o PLC programming
o HMI programming
o Communication network design
o System documentation and manual creation• Documentation and testing new software applications• Assessment of new application ideas
QUALIFICATIONS:• Some related experience preferred• Excellent analytical and math skills• A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals• A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to identify root causes• Pursuing bachelor's degree in an Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering curriculum
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE• High School Diploma• Currently Attending a College or University
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Corporate
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION OVERVIEW
Controls Engineer Intern for industrial automation. The successful candidate will work under the direction of an experienced engineer in the design, specification, programming, simulation, and testing, of turbomachinery control and electrical systems
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Control system design and programming
o Control panel design
o Development of Bill of Material (BOM)
o PLC programming
o HMI programming
o Communication network design
o System documentation and manual creation• Documentation and testing new software applications• Assessment of new application ideas
QUALIFICATIONS:• Some related experience preferred• Excellent analytical and math skills• A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals• A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to identify root causes• Pursuing bachelor's degree in an Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering curriculum
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE• High School Diploma• Currently Attending a College or University
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Corporate
Top Skills
Hmi Programming
MS Office
Plc Programming
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