Automation Engineer Intern

Location: Kimball Electronics Indianapolis, United States of America

“We seek a diversified group of employees who can be committed to preserving and enhancing our values”

Position Overview

The Automation Engineering Intern will support the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes. This position will work alongside engineering and manufacturing teams to support automation projects, troubleshoot equipment issues, and improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

Quick Summary

The Automation Engineering Intern will assist with automated manufacturing systems, equipment performance analysis, and process improvements in a medical device manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting equipment validation, troubleshooting automated processes, reviewing technical documentation, and assisting with automation and controls projects.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn. The ability to maintain accurate documentation and understand the importance of quality and regulatory requirements is essential.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require

Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

Interest in automation, controls systems, and manufacturing equipment.

Familiarity with PLCs, industrial controls, or automated manufacturing systems preferred.

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Cognex Vision Systems, or Fanuc Robotics is a plus.

Ability to analyze equipment performance and assist with troubleshooting.

Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) preferred.

Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including protocols, work instructions, and engineering reports

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

Learn KEIND Quality system requirements

Build relationships with team members

Begin documenting and developing process flows for launch of critical medical device product.

Design equipment or tooling to support a manufacturing process

Write technical documentation

Assist in validation efforts for commissioning of production systems

Maintain customer specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements

Learn and adopt Kimball Solutions philosophies and culture

Work with project managers in the execution of project plans

Participate in risk assessment activities (PFMEA, DFMEA)

Participate in Lean manufacturing training and projects

Kimball Medical Solutions provides 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays. Potential quarterly incentive bonus based on company performance. Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances starting day 1. We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually.

Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.