KION Group

Controls Engineering Intern/Co-Op

In short

This is an internship/co-op role as an Electrical Controls Applications Engineering Intern at Dematic (KION Group) in the Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group, based in Grand Rapids, MI. The intern assists senior engineers with integrating hardware and software, PLC emulation/testing, commissioning of material handling systems, and project documentation, requiring 40-50% travel to US customer sites. Candidates must be actively pursuing a BS/BA in Engineering; PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) is preferred but not required.

About the Role
Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Applications Engineering Intern in our Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. Qualified candidates are proficient in performing basic tasks and able to take direction from senior engineers. Employees should be based in Grand Rapids, MI, however, must be willing to travel 40-50% to customer locations in the USA.
We offer:
•Career Development
•Competitive Compensation and Benefits
•Pay Transparency
•Global Opportunities
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $20.00 - $29.00 per hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications
Job Family Responsibilities
•Assists in the design of routine systems that integrate hardware and software.
•Assist lead engineers with project documentation and tasks.
•Ability to learn and show proficiency with Dematic systems, e.g., CAD, SAP, Travel, and other applications.
•Provides assistance in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction.
•Aids in the start-up, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems.
•Assist with software PLC emulation and testing of material handling systems.
•Ability to locate and follow Standard Work Practices and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
•Performs basic tasks and functions for professional field of work.
•Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from others.
•Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.
•Communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.
•General understanding of project execution and deliverables; Scope, Schedule, Budget.
Education
•Actively pursuing a BS/BA Under-Grad in Engineering.
Knowledge and Experience
•Typically, up to 0-4 years of experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.
•Demonstrates and applies comprehensive knowledge of field of specialization to the successful completion of complex assignments.
•Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills.
•Effectively uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular area of specialization.
•Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) is preferred but not required.
•Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
Travel
•40-50%
Key Working Relationships
•Contacts are primarily with immediate manager and others in the group.

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