Automation Engineering Intern | Summer 2027

Company Overview

Key Responsibilities

• The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Complete an Electrical Distribution Orientation to understand Van Meter’s business, departments, supplier relationships, and customer solutions.
• Work under the guidance of technical experts on defined engineering and project assignments.
• Assist with application research, product selection, technical scoping, project estimation, BOM development, and preliminary solution documentation.
• Prepare draft technical deliverables such as BOMs, drawings, configuration records, test documentation, and application notes for engineer review.
• Support defined configuration, programming, testing, integration, startup, commissioning, and validation activities based on experience and assignment needs.
• Participate in troubleshooting and technical-support activities, document findings, and escalate questions or risks to the assigned engineer.
• Observe and assist with customer training, knowledge-transfer sessions, demonstrations, and technical presentations. Overnight travel is possible.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, sales, project teams, and delivery partners while maintaining professional communication and appropriate confidentiality.
• Follow engineering standards, documentation requirements, safety practices, and project processes.
• Contribute to an engineering standard, reusable technical asset, documentation improvement, or process-improvement assignment.
• Build foundational knowledge in selected automation technologies and applications through project work, mentoring, product training, and independent learning.
• Summarize internship learning, technical contributions, and recommendations through a final presentation or documented project deliverable.

Required Qualifications

• · High school diploma or GED
• · Currently a college sophomore, junior, or senior
• · Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related technical field
• · Comfortable utilizing AI tools and technology to support learning and project work
• · Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills
• · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• · Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and accept feedback
• · Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• · Process oriented with strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• · Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer equipment and other office technology.
• · Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and team members in person, by phone, and through digital platforms.
• · Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• · Ability to travel to customer locations, company branches, and events as needed.
• · Frequent interaction and collaboration with customers and internal teams.

Working Conditions