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dormakaba Americas · 1 day ago

Controls Engineer Intern

Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $25/hr

dormakaba is seeking a Manufacturing/Controls Engineering Intern based in Indianapolis, IN. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and restore functionality of automated machinery and controls systems

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PLCs, sensors, VFDs, relays, and safety devices

Support installation and commissioning of controls equipment in alignment with safety standards

Follow LOTO, arc flash, and PPE standards while completing >20 safety observations annually

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and support automation upgrades

Qualification

PLC knowledgeIndustrial automationTroubleshooting skillsReading schematicsEffective communication

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering with anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026 through Spring 2029

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions

Availability to work full-time, onsite, 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks (May - August 2026)

Preferred

Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, safety interlocks, and industrial networking protocols

Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems; basic PLC programming/editing a plus

Skilled at reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs

Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment, including off-shifts and plant shutdowns

College Senior

Prior Internship experience in this related field

Company

dormakaba Americas

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Founded in 1862

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.dormakaba.com/us-en

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$0.02M

Key Investors

National Safety Council

2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

Amanda Glover

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Brian Uttley

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