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Internship
Hardware
Electrical and Controls Engineer Intern
Zekelman Industries
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Farrell, PA - Church
- Apply by
- End Date: April 1, 2027
- Posted
- Sep 17
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
What you'd do
- Supports PLC programming and troubleshooting activities alongside Controls Technicians.
- Assists with basic Ladder Logic edits, testing, and debugging for production equipment.
- Observes and assists with Fanuc robot programming, maintenance, and optimization tasks.
- Participates in electrical panel walk-downs, wiring checks, and documentation updates.
- Helps collect and review data related to machine performance, downtime, and automation efficiency.
- Supports preventive maintenance activities for automated systems and robotic cells.
- Collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to assist with issue resolution.
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
- Coursework or introductory exposure to engineering, coding, PLCs, automation, electrical engineering, or controls concepts.
- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
- Ability to read technical diagrams or willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or plant-floor environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong safety awareness and a willingness to ask questions.
What you get
- Hands-on exposure to engineering in a manufacturing environment.
- Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.
- Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth.
- Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit.
About Zekelman Industries
As an Electrical & Controls Engineering Intern at Zekelman Industries, this role supports the engineering team at our Sharon Tube facility by assisting with basic PLC, electrical, and maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to industrial controls systems while learning directly from experienced Controls Technicians and PLC Specialists. The intern will collaborate closely with controls, maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support saf…
- Starts
- 2026-09-17