Controls Engineer Intern - Summer

Join Pro Mach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever inspires you.

At Pro Mach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Pro Mach is excited to welcome the next generation of engineering talent through our 2027 Summer Internship Program. As a Controls Engineer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design, development, and implementation of control systems for innovative packaging machinery.

This internship offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, exposure to industrial automation technologies, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering projects while developing technical and professional skills.

• Assist in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems
• Support the integration of sensors, actuators, drives, and other control system components
• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging electrical and control systems on automated machinery
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers on system upgrades, customer projects, and new product development initiatives
• Conduct research, testing, and analysis to improve machine performance and control system functionality
• Support equipment validation activities and system testing efforts
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of PLC programming platforms such as Rockwell Automation or Siemens
• Familiarity with HMI development and industrial automation concepts
• Exposure to electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel design principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Previous experience with manufacturing, robotics, automation, or industrial controls is a plus

• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced automation and packaging technologies
• Work directly with experienced engineering professionals and industry experts
• Participate in meaningful projects that impact real‑world manufacturing operations
• Build technical, professional, and leadership skills in a collaborative environment
• Expand your professional network across a global organization

At Pro Mach, we’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven students who are eager to learn and make an impact. If you’re ready to apply your classroom knowledge in a hands‑on engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market…