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BW Papersystems ยท 3 hours ago

Controls Engineering Intern

positionWaukesha, WI
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

BW Papersystems is part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, specializing in capital equipment for transforming paper into consumer products. They are seeking a motivated Controls Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in automation, electrical design, and controls integration within a manufacturing setting.

Machinery Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and testing of control systems for paper converting machinery
Collaborate with senior controls engineers to create and modify control logic, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and PLC programming
Participate in the documentation of control system designs, specifications, and user manuals
Support troubleshooting and debugging efforts to identify and resolve control system issues in a timely manner
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of control systems with mechanical, electrical, and software components
Assist in commissioning and startup activities, ensuring proper functionality and performance of control systems
Participate in design reviews and contribute innovative ideas to improve the overall performance and efficiency of control systems
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in controls engineering

Qualification

PLC programmingControl systemsElectrical EngineeringControls EngineeringProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

2+ years of college coursework completed in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred

Basic knowledge of PLC programming and control systems is preferred

Company

BW Papersystems

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BW Papersystems is combines extremely strong brands, innovative technologies, and long standing experience for the sheeting & packaging.
dateFounded in 1866
location
Phillips, Wisconsin, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.bwpapersystems.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Carlsen
Director Of Operations, Phillips
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