Automation Engineering Intern - Chicago

The role is for an Automation Engineering Intern at Beckhoff USA in the Chicago office, where the intern will work with a team of Sales and Application Engineers to learn about industrial automation and support the company's growth.

• Gain hands-on experience with products, customer visits, and troubleshooting.
• Learn about the sales process and customer needs analysis.
• Collaborate with teammates on projects using Beckhoff products.
• Develop an understanding of new automation technology.
• Network through customer visits, travel, and company events.
• Present learnings to peers and senior managers at the end of the internship.

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Eagerness to learn about automation hardware and software.
• Basic programming proficiency.
• Experience with hands-on mechanical or electrical projects.
• Self-starter with a result-driven personality.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.