Internship Electrical Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
De Pere, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Electrical or Controls Engineering student to support our LiB Division in the commercialization of advanced R&D programs related to lithium iron battery (LiB) manufacturing technologies. This role will bridge R&D and Production Controls Engineering helping transition prototype systems into standardized scalable production-ready automation platforms. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting high-precision battery manufacturing technologies in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in PLC and HMI development for new and existing equipment
- Support control panel design electrical documentation and schematics
- Participate in I/O validation system testing and commissioning activities
- Contribute to the standardization of control logic across equipment platforms
- Collaborate with R&D and Production Controls Engineering teams to transition development projects into manufacturing
- Troubleshoot automation and controls-related challenges to optimize system performance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within LiB manufacturing operations
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or related field
- Exposure to industrial automation concepts such as PLC programming and HMI development
- Familiarity with motion control systems and industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP Profinet etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills and interest in advanced manufacturing and automation
- Experience with structured programming troubleshooting or data acquisition is a plus
Intern Program Highlights
12-week paid internship program (May 8 August 3) with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules
Structured summer program including networking events professional development opportunities and team-building activities
Social outings and engagement events with fellow interns
Capstone-style final presentation delivered to company leadership
Valuable exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Hands-on experience with advanced LiB manufacturing and automation technologies not typically encountered in the classroom
Dürr Systems LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield Michigan which serves as the main center for operations. As of 2025 Dürr employs approximately 660 people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans builds and installs complete state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities supported by DXQ Dürrs digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting sealing and gluing application technologies as well as high-viscosity material handling addition to serving the automotive industry Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general the field of electrode manufacturing Dürr Systems enhances quality cost efficiency and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation excellence and customized solutions Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.
Dürr Systems LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited and Dürr
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting Design
- System Design
- Firmware
- NEC
- LabView
- PCB
- CAD
- Fpga
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Revit
About Company
Welcome to a leading supplier for paint finishing, final assembly and air pollution control systems throughout North America. Welcome to Dürr USA.
