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Controls Engineering Internship/Co-op

Part-time

Hitachi

Auburn Hills, MIPart-timePosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Auburn Hills, MI
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Controls Engineering Intern/Co-Op supports Controls Engineers on project teams working with Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment. The position includes training and learning experiences, routine technical work, and basic programming. The working term runs from May through August 2027 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAD, nice to haveElectrical Schematics, nice to havePneumatic Schematics, nice to haveProgramming Languages, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveComputer Literacy, nice to haveExcel, nice to haveWord, nice to haveOutlook, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent, nice to haveCurrently Enrolled in Engineering Program, nice to have

Full job description

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Job ID: R0143858 Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Company Name: ESYS AUTOMATION, LLC Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities Job Schedule: Part time Remote: No Job Description: Our future starts with you.

The working term for this position will be from May 2027 through August 2027.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Internship Type: Full-Time, Paid

As a Controls Engineering Intern/Co-Op, you will assist and support other Controls Engineers. Learn from some of the most dedicated and technically competent engineers in the Automation Industry. JR Automation drives change by learning and innovating faster than anyone else. As a member of a project team, you’ll work alongside our Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to support the design, build, program, and deployment of custom automated equipment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Requires a willingness to learn and the ability to be flexible.
  • Expected that many tasks asked will be learning experiences, and experienced team members will provide proper instruction.
  • Expected to make positive contributions to the company in response to the training provided.
  • Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
  • Learn and perform basic programming skills.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • High School graduate, or equivalent.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree.

Skills You’ll Have:

  • Basic proficiency in CAD.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing packages.
  • Basic proficiency in programming languages.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,067 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$48–85K/yr102 salary ranges
  • Michigan median$21–30/hr39 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Engineering Intern jobs in Michigan and 2,067 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (33 postings).
Education
694 of the 2,067 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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