Intern Automation Engineer

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Engineering Intern – Industrial Communication Gateway (Contronic-E / Schneider M580)

Overall Mission

Within a highly demanding technological environment supporting critical nuclear industrial systems, Westinghouse offers an engineering internship focused on industrial control systems.

The objective of this internship is to design and implement a communication gateway between an existing Contronic-E system and a Schneider Electric M580 PLC, while preparing the associated qualification documentation in line with nuclear industry requirements.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to industrial automation, control systems, system integration, testing, and qualification processes in a highly regulated environment where safety, quality, and reliability are key.

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Key Responsibilities

1\. Study and Specification

• Understand functional requirements and interfaces between the existing Contronic-E system and the Schneider M580 PLC
• Analyze technical documentation and define the communication architecture
• Contribute to the drafting of functional and technical specifications
• Support technical solution selection considering project constraints

2\. Development and Prototyping

• Participate in the development of the communication gateway (PLC programming / industrial IT)
• Contribute to building a representative prototype for testing
• Perform functional testing and analyze results
• Identify improvement areas and implement technical adjustments

3\. Qualification and Nuclear Compliance

• Learn and apply nuclear industry documentation and qualification requirements
• Contribute to defining tests required for C2 qualification
• Ensure traceability of assumptions, technical decisions, test results, and deviations
• Support the preparation of technical summaries and qualification documentation

4\. Project Management & Technical Communication

• Plan and organize work progress with guidance from the project team
• Work autonomously while collaborating with experienced engineers
• Produce clear and structured technical documentation (reports, specifications, user guides)
• Present results and recommendations at the end of the internship

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Deliverables

• Functional and technical specification of the communication gateway
• Operational prototype supporting test activities
• Test reports, analysis, and improvement recommendations
• Qualification documentation aligned with C2 nuclear requirements
• Supporting technical documentation (reports, presentations, user manuals if applicable)

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Technical Environment

• Automation systems: Contronic-E, Schneider Electric M580 PLC
• Industrial communication: protocols and interfaces between control systems
• Development: PLC programming, industrial IT tools, testing and diagnostic tools
• Qualification: validation testing, documentation traceability, compliance processes
• Documentation: specifications, technical reports, test documentation

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Working Relationships

You will work closely with:

• Industrial Control & Automation teams (technical supervision, design reviews)
• Qualification and Quality experts
• Internal project stakeholders
• Potential suppliers or technical partners (if applicable)

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Constraints & Environment

• Strict adherence to nuclear safety, quality, and documentation requirements
• High level of rigor in traceability, testing, and technical documentation
• Strong focus on system validation and compliance demonstration

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Profile

Education

• Final-year engineering student or MSc equivalent
• Specialization in automation, industrial IT, control systems, or related field

Skills

• Basic knowledge of industrial automation, communication systems, or PLC programming
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information
• Strong technical writing skills
• Interest in quality, validation, and industrial processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders

Personal Qualities

• Autonomous, organized, and detail-oriented
• Curious, analytical, and proactive
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Motivated to learn in a highly technical and demanding environment

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Additional Information

• Location: Metz (France)
• Duration: ~24 weeks (to be defined)
• Working time: Full-time internship (35h/week)
• Reporting line: Engineering Supervisor

Training / Certifications (if required)

• Electrical safety training (B0, B1, BE Testing/Measurement)
• M0 certification

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What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience on real industrial systems in the nuclear sector
• Exposure to end-to-end engineering (design, development, testing, qualification)
• Understanding of strict industrial and regulatory environments
• Opportunity to work with experienced engineers on a high-impact technical topic

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

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