Automation Intern

Come join us during the Summer of 2026 as an Automation Intern in Minong WI. The Automation Intern will be responsible for learning and contributing to multiple projects utilizing a variety of automation technologies and platforms. These technologies are deployed for the control of automated manufacturing processes. You will have the opportunity to learn and work on projects from the design and development phase to field installation and commissioning. Essential duties and responsibilities will be completed in direct partnership with the Engineering Team.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

• Electrical Design and 2-D layouts especially as it relates to facility as-builts (AutoCad Typical)
• Project documentation and equipment design specifications
• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley Typical)
• HMI Application Design (Rockwell Wonderware and GE Intellution Typical)
• System Site Commissioning
• Facility Operator and Technician Training
• Project Warranty Support
• Network communications including communications with manufacturing equipment using VPN.
• Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
• Prepare project scopes of work preliminary design concepts and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications.
• Develop high-quality error-free industrial software programs in keeping with the defined project requirements.
• Coordinate design with other members of the project team.
• Prepare scopes of work bills of material specifications cost estimates and other necessary projects documents.
• Prepare project correspondence as required.
• Maintain positive client relationships on projects assigned.

To qualify for this position an individual must be able to partner with the Engineering team work to learn each of the primary tasks and responsibilities and meet the educational requirements. The individual must have strong communication skills be capable of maintaining customer relationships and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications :

• Pursuing a 2 year or 4 year education in Engineering Automation technologies Controls related field or similar. 
• General understanding of Automation Control technologies and equipment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and food processing systems is a plus
• Understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Software application experience utilizing Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications MS Office Suite
• General understanding of PLC programming with troubleshooting capabilities
• General understanding of HMI applications such as Rockwell software GE Intellution and/or Wonderware software applications
• Visual Basic and Database Programming is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position must also be able to perform industrial field work which may include hazardous locations ladders and stairs 

Additional Information :

JACK LINKS CORE VALUES:

Company values: Be Real Speed Matters Stewardship Relationship Driven Self-Discipline and Show Awesome Character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

Additional Information:

The hiring range for this role is $22 to $24 per hour for a Bachelors degree candidate and $30 per hour for a Masters degree candidate. Actual wages will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:   your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern