Automation Engineering Intern - Boston

Job Details

Job Location

Boston Office - Burlington, MA

Description

About Beckhoff

At Beckhoff, automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders –– to harness new technologies, embrace open standards and solve the world’s most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers, we organically create advanced controls, communication, IoT, and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation. As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, we remain committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and support for the people behind the automation. So, whether you’re powering the EV revolution, dazzling on Broadway, launching satellites, or harnessing the wind – you can reach new heights for your business, industry, and humankind.

Description

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with a high-tech leader in the automation industry?

Beckhoff USA is currently seeking a paid full-time Automation Engineering Intern at the company’s Boston office in Burlington, MA. Beckhoff Automation is a fast-growing tech innovator in the automation space specializing in PC-based control technology.

As an Automation Engineering Intern, you will work with a team of highly skilled Sales and Application Engineers, directly reporting to a local team mentor. You will learn the basics of industrial automation and see firsthand how the sales and applications teams support the growth of the company. You will work on a variety of exciting projects that include hands on experience with a variety of our product lines, work in a team atmosphere, shadowing opportunities, and a variety of networking activities. We are seeking a driven self-starter who is eager to learn and can collaborate effectively with other regional team members and has a passion for automation!

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Gain hands on experience with products, customer visits, and troubleshooting for customers.
• Exposure to the sales process of both Sales Engineers and Application Engineers as they work with customers to troubleshoot and analyze their needs.
• Extensive learning opportunities through hands on training, exposure to our Training team, and online training.
• Collaborate with teammates and other intern groups to create projects using a multitude of different Beckhoff products.
• Develop an understanding of new automation technology that is changing the global market.
• Networking opportunities through customer visits, travel, and company events.
• At the end of the internship, you will have the opportunity to present what you have learned to your peers and senior managers.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental insurance, vision insurance, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k with a generous company match, paid time off and holiday pay.
• An open, family-oriented corporate culture.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Exciting tasks in an international environment at the technology leader in automation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Have or pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or technical school.
• An eagerness to learn about automation hardware and software.
• Basic level of programming proficiency in one or more languages.
• Experience with hands on mechanical or electrical project(s).
• Self-starter with a result driven personality.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.