Magnera Corporation is looking for an Engineering (Automations/Controls) Intern to work on manufacturing optimization, industrial digitalization, and plant support. At Magnera, our purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. This role provides exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges and hands-on experience with automation and data systems.
What You'll Do
- 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 data flows like OPC-UA, MODBUS, and SQL.
- Assist in documenting network topologies, system configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- 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, and operator needs.
- Assist manufacturing engineers with process optimization and continuous improvement projects.
- Participate in quality and compliance activities, including data collection for metrics and supporting investigations.
- Help create or update work instructions, equipment documentation, and preventive maintenance records.
- Observe and support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 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, or programming/scripting (Python, SQL, ladder logic).
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to split time between office, control room, and plant floor.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), SCADA or HMI systems, or SQL databases and data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with industrial networking concepts or manufacturing KPIs like OEE, scrap, and downtime.
- Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on technical experience.
Technical Stack
- PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES
- OPC-UA, MODBUS, SQL
- Python, Ladder Logic
Team & Environment
You will work and learn alongside controls engineers, IT/OT engineers, manufacturing engineers, maintenance technicians, and quality teams.
Work Mode
This internship is an onsite position.
