Summer Intern - Process Controls and Automation

Summer 2027 Intern - Process Controls and Automation

#26-3436

Multiple Locations

Monaca , Pennsylvania , United States

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Position Summary:

ATI is currently seeking a Process Controls and Automation Intern for Summer 2027. This position will be for our Brackenridge Operations. The successful candidate will gain hands‑on experience supporting the control systems, automation equipment, and technologies used in an industrial manufacturing environment. The position will work alongside engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel to improve equipment reliability, process performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.

This internship provides an opportunity to apply engineering and technical coursework to real‑world manufacturing applications involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human‑machine interfaces (HMIs), instrumentation, industrial networks, drives, and process control systems.

Potential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial control and automation systems.
• Support programming, troubleshooting, and modification of PLC‑based control systems.
• Assist with the development and modification of HMI screens, operator interfaces, alarms, and process displays.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation‑related equipment issues.
• Work with engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations employees to identify and resolve process and equipment problems.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, calibration, and testing of process instrumentation and control devices.
• Support variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, sensors, actuators, and other automated equipment.
• Assist with data collection and analysis to identify opportunities for improved equipment reliability, process control, productivity, and quality.
• Participate in control system upgrades, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with developing and maintaining electrical drawings, control schematics, system documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Support industrial communication networks and interfaces between manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and system testing activities.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts related to equipment and process performance.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and engineering standards while working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform other engineering, automation, and process improvement projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently attending an accredited 4-year college pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship, co‑op, project, or hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
• Coursework or experience involving PLC programming, industrial automation, process controls, or instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, control systems, instrumentation, or industrial automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work…