Controls Engineer Intern

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We are looking for a Controls Engineering Intern to join our team in our Walled Lake, MI office. Candidates will work directly with the technical teams. Their role would be working mainly with the teams who develop building management software for large scale industrial clients. Initial jobs would involve software screen layouts and configuration. As the technical skillset of the candidate grows, they would be moved into more programming oriented tasks. This position does not require the candidate to have previous experience in regards to the work they will be performing. The candidate will be trained in technologies and tools they need to complete their work. The candidate must be able to work well with a team and have an eagerness to learn. Candidates should have an eye for detail and be task oriented. If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Basic Job Duties:

• Design PLC Control schematics.
• Configure PLC and HMI programs based on client requirements.
• Test new panel builds prior to shipment.
• Assist in commissioning of systems at client jobsites.
• Assist Building Management System Engineers in developing database structures.

Additional Notes:

• Travel may be required, but this would be scheduled around any scholastic requirements.
• Indoors and outdoors, part time typical office environment, part time remote site office and building construction environments, potentially hazardous.

Required Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program at a college/university and 1 year of related experience is required. Experience gained through degree work can substitute for industry experience.

Required Skills:

• Must be computer literate.
• Have a good working knowledge or search engines, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adhere to a project schedule

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.