What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineering Intern - Chicago position at Beckhoff Automation?
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About Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation is a fast-growing manufacturer of automation solutions, specializing in PC-based controls. The company generated revenues of 1.5 billion euros globally and $135 million in the U.S. during fiscal year 2022. With representation in more than 75 countries, Beckhoff is well positioned to provide outstanding global sales support and service to its customers. Beckhoff promotes and demonstrates exciting new technologies to engineering, manufacturer and machine builder audiences across a wide range of communications channels.
Description
Are you ready to kickstart your marketing career with a high-tech leader in the automation industry? Beckhoff USA is currently seeking a paid full-time Automation Engineering Intern at one of the company's U.S. offices including, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Milwaukee, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Jose. 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
- exposure to the sales process of both Sales Engineers and Application Engineers as they work with customers to troubleshoot and analyze their needs
- networking opportunities through customer visits, travel, and company events
- exposure to the application side of Beckhoff Automation with skilled Application Engineers
- gain hands on experience with products, customer visits, and troubleshooting for customers
- extensive learning opportunities through online training, hands on training, and exposure to our Training team
- develop an understanding of new automation technology that is changing the global market
- collaborate with teammates and other intern groups to create a project using a multitude of different Beckhoff products
- at the end of the internship, you will have the opportunity to present what you have learned to your peers and senior managers.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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
- a future-proof job with an economically sound global player
Qualifications
- have or pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or technical school
- an understanding of automation hardware and software
- 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 with the ability to present to customers and/or departmental meetings
