Controls Engineering Intern

Job Posting: Controls Engineering Intern

Job Title: Controls Engineering Intern Location: Harpak-ULMA, 85 Independence Dr, Taunton, MA 02780 Duration: Dual Semester (6 months) Department: Engineering Reports To: Controls & Innovation Manager

About the Role:

Hey future engineer! Looking to gain hands-on experience inautomation and control systems while working with a team that actually values your input? Harpak-ULMA is looking for aControls Engineering Intern to dive into the world ofPLC programming, HMI design, and electrical systems. You wont be grabbing coffeeyoull be working onreal-world projects alongside experienced engineers.

Located at ourTaunton, MA facility, youll also get exposure to ourmanufacturing processes, shop, training center, and R&D projectsso theres never a dull moment.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Designing, developing, and testingcontrol systems for automation and manufacturing.

• SupportingPLC programming and troubleshooting control logic.

• Creating and modifyingHMI (Human-Machine Interface) screens for system operations.

• Assisting inelectrical schematic design and wiring diagrams.

• Performingsystem testing and validation to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

• Troubleshootinghardware and software control issues.

• Collaborating withservice technicians, project managers, and software developers to bring ideas to life.

• Documentingtechnical procedures, test results, and system configurations.

• Bringingyour ideas to team meetingswe love innovation!

Who You Are:

• Currently pursuing aBachelors or Masters degree inElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Have somebasic PLC programming knowledge (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar preferred).

• Familiar withHMI development, SCADA systems, and industrial networks (bonus points!).

• Comfortable working withelectrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and control panel design.

• A problem-solver withstrong attention to detail.

• A self-starter who can workindependently but also thrives in ateam setting.

• A great communicator with solidwritten and verbal skills.

• Proficient inMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Extra Skills Thatll Make You Stand Out:

• Experience withCAD software for electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, etc.).

• Some knowledge ofrobotic systems and motion control.

• Hands-on experiencetroubleshooting automation systems.

• Exposure toindustrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).

Why Youll Love This Internship:

• Work onreal projectsnot just busy work.

• Mentorship from seasoned engineers who actually want to help you grow.

• Networking opportunities with professionals in engineering and automation.

• A chance toland a full-time job after graduation!

Harpak-ULMA is all about giving interns the space tolearn, innovate, and contribute. If youre excited to apply your skills in anengaging, hands-on environment, wed love to hear from you!