Controls Engineering Intern

KION Group

. Assist with routine planning and execution of Engineering activities .

Posted 11/9/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering principles and practices, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Capable of collaborating effectively within teams and solving noncomplex engineering problems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Degree PursuitAutoCAD ProficiencyProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs) KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Electrical Schematic DrawingBill of Material CreationEngineering PrinciplesControls Components FamiliarityProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive AttitudeSelf-MotivationDiligence

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMaestroMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Engineering ActivitiesProject ImplementationJob-Site CommissioningProfessional DevelopmentFuture Talent Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with routine planning and execution of Engineering activities
Work with an assigned project implementation team
Assist the Controls CAD team in developing layout and electrical schematic drawings using Maestro and AutoCAD-E
Assist with Bill of Material creation
Gain familiarity with controls components and their placement on layouts and schematics
Learn the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and how to program them
Travel to job-sites to commission equipment/systems
Seek advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas
Identify problems and take appropriate steps to solve noncomplex issues
Participate in weekly professional development sessions
Participate in a team-based innovation challenge and other Future Talent Program events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering
Completion of at least one (1) year of undergraduate work
Interested in working in collaborative teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Basic knowledge of professional principles and skills
Fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proactive, diligent, self-motivated
Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or a modeling program is preferred
Willingness to travel to job-sites to commission equipment/systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Weekly professional development sessions
Self-paced learning with access to a wealth of knowledge
Team-based Innovation Challenge
Endless development opportunities