Automation Engineering Intern

Automation Engineering Intern

Interplastic Corporation – Pryor, OK
Summer / Part-Time / Internship Program

What is Interplastic Corporation?

Interplastic Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-performance gel coats, resins, and advanced composite materials. Our products support customers across marine, transportation, industrial, and construction markets and are known for quality, innovation, and reliability.

The Pryor, Oklahoma plant is a key manufacturing site within Interplastic and serves as a hub for process automation, production efficiency, and continuous improvement. This facility provides hands-on exposure to automation systems and manufacturing technology in a real-world plant environment.

What You’ll Do as an Automation Engineering Intern:

As an Automation Engineering Intern at Interplastic’s Pryor plant, you will work alongside automation engineers, process engineers, and plant operations teams to support automation, controls, and manufacturing systems. This internship is designed to give students practical experience with industrial automation in a chemical manufacturing setting.

What You Can Expect to Do in This Role:

• Support automation and controls projects related to manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Assist with PLC, HMI, and control system documentation, testing, and basic troubleshooting.

• Help collect, analyze, and organize process and system data to support automation improvements.

• Participate in plant floor activities, system observations, and commissioning support.

• Assist with updating electrical drawings, control narratives, SOPs, or technical documentation.

• Support continuous improvement, safety, and reliability initiatives.

• Collaborate with automation, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

• Learn about chemical manufacturing automation, control systems, and industrial safety practices.

• Develop professional skills in problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and time management.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Interest in industrial automation, control systems, and manufacturing technology.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Willingness to work in a hands-on, plant-based environment.

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, email, etc.).

Preferred (but Not Required):

• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, or industrial control systems through coursework or projects.

• Familiarity with ladder logic, control schematics, or automation software.

• Prior internship, co-op, or technical project experience.

• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Intern with Interplastic?

• Hands-on automation and controls experience — not busywork
• Mentorship from experienced automation and engineering professionals
• Exposure to modern manufacturing and industrial automation systems
• Stable, long-standing company with industry leadership
• Opportunity to return for future internships or full-time roles

Pay Transparency:

Hourly Compensation: $25.00
Hours and schedule can be adjusted based on academic requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Interplastic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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