Process Controls Intern (Operations) – Summer 2026
Process Controls Intern (Operations) – Summer 2026
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Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented Process Controls Intern for Summer 2026 in our Bellingham location!
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in the Pacific Northwest Sedron Technologies designs manufactures installs and operates advanced water and waste upcycling technologies. With a focus on transforming the paradigm from waste processing to resource recovery Sedron Technologies works with municipal agricultural and industrial customers to process their waste into climate-smart commodities through environmentally and financially sustainable methods.
We are seeking a motivated and technically curious Process Controls Intern to join our Operations Team. This role is ideal for someone interested in industrial automation control systems and process optimization. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting operational sites troubleshooting control software developing new control logic and integrating instrumentation hardware
Because we design build commission and operate our technologies we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position:
- Support operational sites by assisting with troubleshooting and resolving control system issues
- Write modify and test PLC control software using Siemens TIA Portal
- Learn and apply programming for Siemens PLCs and distributed control systems
- Integrate and configure new instrumentation hardware with existing control systems
- Assist in implementing and maintaining data acquisition pipelines usingour internal systems
- Develop dashboards and visualization tools in Grafana to support operations and performance monitoring
- Collaborate with the Operations and Engineering teams to identify and implement process control improvements
- Document control logic changes hardware integrations and troubleshooting procedures
- Communicate and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams of technicians engineers and operators
- Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving drive bringing energy and excitement to technically challenging work
- Maintain reliable attendance arriving on time and ready to contribute
- Take ownership of additional duties as needed to support Company goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned
BENEFITS
- Multiple medical dental and vision insurance options to keep you feeling your best
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Disability Life and AD&D Insurance
- FSA and HSA options with employer contributions
- Casual work attire no suits required (unless thats your thing)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related technical field
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Interest in industrial process control automation and instrumentation
- Familiarity with PLC programming (Siemens preferred) and control system fundamentals
- Exposure to or willingness to learn Siemens TIA Portal
- Basic understanding of data acquisition databases and visualization tools (e.g. Telegraf InfluxDB Grafana)
- Strong problem-solving analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills for documenting and presenting findings
- Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
- Must have effective verbal reading and written communication skills in the English language
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Compensation for this role is between $23 - $28 hourly
- Additional pay may apply for off-shift hours off-site work or special assignments
- This role may qualify for a discretionary bonus recognizing outstanding contributions to team and company success
- This role requires less than 10% travel
- In compliance with state and local pay transparency laws the expected compensation for this role is shared above. The range provided is Sedrons estimate of the base compensation
- for this role and the final offer will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience skills and geographic location. Compensation may be adjusted within this range to reflect regional cost-of-living differences in states where Sedron is hiring.
Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. Due to the nature of the work performed this role is considered safety sensitive and as such all applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Not sure you meet all the qualifications We encourage you to still apply! Well review your application and may have training opportunities or other positions available.
Sedron Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedron Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation marital or familial status physical or mental disability genetic information age retaliation veteran/military service status or any other legally protected status. Sedron Technologies is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/Drug-Free Employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
