Electrical Controls Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) at Chartermfg

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies. About the Electrical Controls Engineer Internship: Gain hands-on experience in electrical controls troubleshooting, sensors, and automation systems while developing technical skills in AutoCAD Electrical, Ignition (Python, SQL, Java), and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000. Program Structure: Schedule: full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer Location: Milwaukee, WI Start Date: May 2027 Duration: Summer internship What we re looking for: Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to succeed in a team environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Preferred experience: Training in PLC languages. Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL, Wonderware InTouch. What you ll focus on: Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, and automation systems on the production floor. Support real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java. Update electrical drawings and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical. Troubleshoot and improve control systems using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000. What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter s Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. #LI-AF1 #LI-Onsite #CharterWire Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

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Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!
About the Electrical Controls Engineer Internship:
Schedule: full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Start Date: May 2027
Duration: Summer internship
Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Ability to succeed in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, and automation systems on the production floor.
Support real-time data deployment using Ignition, Python, SQL, and Java.
Update electrical drawings and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
Troubleshoot and improve control systems using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 5000.
#CharterWire
Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

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Training in PLC languages.
Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL, Wonderware InTouch.

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