Controls Engineer Intern

Requisition

Date:
May 11, 2026

Location:

Lewis Center, OH, US

About ATS Industrial Automation

With 40+ Years of experience bringing excellence to the automation field, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We leverage our experience by creating custom automation, repeat automation, and services in industries such as transportation, consumer products and energy.

The role of the controls engineer intern is to assist experienced engineers with design projects, designing code, electrical drawings, programming and integration of automated systems.

• Support control system development for custom automation equipment, including PLC and PC‑based systems, under guidance from senior engineers
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical and control-related issues during system build and testing phases
• Gain hands‑on exposure to automation technologies such as PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and databases.
• Participate with project and CAPEX teams to learn how customer‑specific automation solutions are designed and deployed.
• Learn and follow ATS controls standards, including both new and legacy platforms
• Help document hardware / software activities, including contributing to technical documentation
• Work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating professionalism and accountability in assigned tasks

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens
• Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions
• Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical, controls, computer engineering or equivalent
• Foundational knowledge of controls / electrical engineering principles
• Demonstrates good communication and problem‑solving skills

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout‑tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

• We VALUE our People
  :
  The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
• We’ve got GREAT Work Perks
  :
  We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs
• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program
• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
  : ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.