Engineering (Automations/Controls) Intern

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

This role provides exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges involving process optimization, maintenance support, quality systems, and industrial digitalization. Support both industrial IT/OT infrastructure and manufacturing plant engineering activities. Gain hands-on experience with of automation, data systems, and production operations. The intern will work and learn alongside controls engineers, IT/OT engineers, manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, and quality teams to support reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• IT / OT Systems Support (≈50%)

• Assist with industrial networked systems including: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, and industrial PCs

• Support IT/OT integration efforts between manufacturing equipment and SCADA software using OPC-UA, MODBUS, SQL, etc. based data flows

• Assist in documenting: Network topologies, System configurations, Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Collaborate with corporate IT and plant engineering teams on system reliability and uptime

  Manufacturing Engineering & Plant Support (≈50%)

• Work directly on the plant floor to understand: Production workflows, Equipment operation, Operator and technician needs

• Assist manufacturing engineers with: Process optimization and continuous improvement projects

• Participate in quality and compliance activities: Data collection for quality metrics, Support investigations and corrective actions

• Help create or update: Work instructions, Equipment documentation, Preventive maintenance records

• Observe and support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in:- Electrical Engineering- Computer Engineering- Mechanical Engineering- Or related field, with an interest in Manufacturing environments- Strong interest in manufacturing environments and industrial systems- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment- Basic familiarity with at least one of the following:- PLCs or automation systems- Networking fundamentals- Programming or scripting (Python, SQL, ladder logic, etc.)- Strong communication and documentation skills- Willingness to split time between office, control room, and plant floor
• Preferred, but not required:- Exposure to:- PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)- SCADA or HMI systems- SQL databases or data visualization tools- Familiarity with:- Industrial networking concepts- Manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, downtime)- Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on technical experience