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Axalta · 8 hours ago

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Intern

Greater Bend Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Axalta is a global leader in coatings technology, seeking talented college students to join their Fast Track Early Talent Program. The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience with powder coatings production equipment and plant automation, while supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems for powder coatings production, including: extruders, cooling belts, and milling systems, feeders, mixers, and conveying equipment, curing ovens, spray booths, and automated handling systems

Support PLC and HMI operations, minor logic adjustments, and control panel monitoring

Observe and participate in preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment reliability tasks

Assist in the installation, calibration, and testing of process sensors and instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors, load cells, weight scales, and monitoring devices

Participate in loop checks, sensor troubleshooting, and data collection to support process control

Help review and update wiring diagrams, control schematics, and equipment documentation

Collaborate with engineers and technicians to identify electrical or control issues and suggest improvements

Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices

Support small-scale projects or upgrades to improve equipment reliability and automation performance

Participate in data analysis and reporting to support continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with commissioning, testing, and documentation of new or modified equipment

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringInstrumentation EngineeringPLCsIndustrial AutomationTroubleshootingData AnalysisProblem-solving

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Basic knowledge of electrical systems, control principles, and industrial instrumentation

Interest in PLCs, automation, sensors, and process control

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in both plant-floor and office settings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Exposure to industrial automation, SCADA, PLC programming, or powder coatings equipment

Coursework or hands-on experience in sensors, instrumentation, or electrical circuits

Familiarity with industrial electrical safety codes and best practices

Benefits

Opportunity for future full-time employment consideration

Company

Axalta

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Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.

Founded in 1866