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Controls Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 at KION Group · Wauwatosa
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeWauwatosa, WI$42k–$69k/yr
Skills
electrical engineeringprogrammable logic controllers (plc)autocadmicrosoft officebill of materials creationelectrical schematic drawinglayout drawing
Job Description
Summary: KION Group is excited to welcome the next wave of innovators to their Future Talent Program. This internship is designed for students passionate about engineering and innovation, where they will engage in team-based projects, professional development, and real-world problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- Will be assigned a project implementation team to work with
- Working with the Controls CAD team, assist in the development of Layout and Electrical Schematic Drawings using Maestro and Autocad-E
- Assist in the preparation of Bill of Material creation
- Gain familiarity with the various controls components used in the system design and where to place them on the layouts and schematics
- Learn the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and how to program them
- Travel to job-sites to commission equipment/systems
- Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from others
- Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex
Required Qualifications:
- You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering
- Completion of at least one (1) year of undergraduate work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interested in working in collaborative teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of professional principles and skills
- Effectively uses fundamental concepts and procedures of Engineering and Administration
- Proficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Proactive, diligent, self-motivated
- Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD or modeling program is preferred
- Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities
Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bill of Materials Creation, Electrical Schematic Drawing, Layout Drawing
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: Career Development, Competitive Compensation and Benefits, Pay Transparency, Global Opportunities
Benefits
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities