Controls and Automation Co-opIntern

What makes us strong Our employees in 50 countries worldwide all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powdersthe essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing.

Join a highly motivated team in Towanda USA where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

We are seeking a motivated Controls Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Programming or Networking and Communication with a strong interest in controls and automation.

This position will support the development and testing of logistics system components. Youll work closely with a cross-functional team to generate controls documentation layouts and descriptions while contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and testing logistics system building blocks
• Generate and maintain controls documentation including layouts and tagging
• Support network setup and configuration tasks
• Conduct audits of network panels and devices
• Learn and apply PLC and HMI configuration and programming concepts
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve system performance

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Programming or Networking and Communication
• Interest in controls automation and industrial systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with PLCs HMIs and network systems is a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Requirements for All Co-op/Intern Positions:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Available to complete the entire 3-6 month assignment
• Have the right to work in the U.S. without restriction
• Outstanding problem-solving analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Accomplished computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and database experience
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.

Position available January 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

In order to conform with U.S. government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Plansee Group USA