Inside the Role
Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.
Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to support Senior Controls Engineers in the design and implementation of machine control systems for heavy-duty engine, axle, and transmission manufacturing. The intern will assist with new production-line installations, improvements to existing equipment, equipment start-up and troubleshooting, and the development of controls standards for new equipment and processes.
Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.
Benefits include:
Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
Housing and transportation stipend
Employee resource groups
Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
Company social events
What You Drive at DTNA
Participate in planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes: researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling
Installations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, etc.
Support the controls portion of an internal or external project.
Support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.
Support device level networks.
Support SERVO and VFD hardware and software.
Support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher-level systems.
Support the application of processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.
Identify shortfalls in projects or tasks, develop countermeasures, resolutions, and implement effectiveness.
Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolves problems to ensure timely completion of projects.
Must be able to provide management with regular reports / presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.
Support the specification, management and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
Technical assistance and controls support to manufacturing operations.
Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs
Knowledge You Should Bring
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
Availability for 6 month internship preferred
Degree focus in Electrical engineering technology, or electrical engineering highly preferred
Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication
Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
AutoCAD experience with controls related drawings preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Creative mindset
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team…