Controls Technician Intern
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Summary
Wayne Township, United States
$20 - $25/hour
Internship
About this Job
Quanex is looking for aControls Technician Internto join our team located inSioux Falls, SD.
The Controls Technician Intern will support the Maintenance team while gaining hands-on experience in industrial equipment repair, troubleshooting, and automation systems. This internship is designed to develop future technical talent by providing exposure to production machinery, PLC programming, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Wellness & Fitness Resources
- Dynamic Culture & People
- Training/Development
Whats attractive about Controls Technician Intern position?
- Opportunity to continue a companys pursuit of a world class safety culture and environmental excellence.
- We are a community-minded organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and employee development.
- Our culture encourages growth, innovation, and mentorship, providing interns with meaningful opportunities to build skills, contribute ideas, and gain real-world experience in a supportive team environment.
What Success Looks Like:
- Assist with maintenance and repair requests from manufacturing operations.
- Support the Manufacturing Engineering team with PLC program improvements and troubleshooting.
- Help implement wiring upgrades on production equipment to enhance safety and reliability.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by helping organize and optimize the maintenance workspace.
- Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives through improved documentation and process clarity
Your Credentials
- Currently pursuing an Associates or Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, robotics, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and industrial electrical theory
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
- Familiarity with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modification
- Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Ability to safely use a multimeter for diagnostics
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
This is a paid, full-time internship that will be paid hourly. The hourly range for this internship is $20 to $25, and the selected hourly rate will align with the interns academic experience.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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