Electrical Controls Engineer Intern; Summer

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 Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.

About the Electrical Controls Engineer Internship:

Gain hands-on experience in electrical controls troubleshooting, sensors, and automation systems while developing technical skills in AutoCAD Electrical, Ignition (Python, SQL, Java), and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000.

Program Structure:

• Schedule:
  
  full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
• Location:
  
  Milwaukee, WI
• Start Date:
  
  May 2027
• Duration:
  Summer internship

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Controls Systems 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 Power Point
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Training in PLC languages
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL, Wonderware In Touch

• Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, and automation systems on the production floor
• Support real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java
• Update electrical drawings and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical
• Troubleshoot and improve control systems using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000