Systems Engineering Intern

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to join our Logistic Systems (LS) team. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to real-world system design, automation, and project coordination activities while supporting improvements to our day-to-day engineering functions.

The selected candidate will support initiatives related to systems engineering, electrical/controls documentation, software coordination, and internal tool development. This role offers meaningful project involvement, technical learning opportunities, and the potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical Support

• Assist in developing and updating system layouts using 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidEdge preferred).
• Support preparation of technical documentation including specification sheets, process flows, and functional descriptions.
• Assist with electrical and controls documentation such as I/O lists, control narratives, and revision logs.
• Support basic feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, and system design tasks.

Tools, Trackers & Process Improvement

• Help develop and improve internal tools such as costing models, Excel-based trackers, scheduling tools, and dashboards.
• Maintain engineering templates, documentation standards, and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline engineering workflows and documentation processes.

Project Coordination & Scheduling Support

• Assist with gathering and organizing project requirements.
• Support schedule updates related to engineering, testing, and integration milestones.
• Help track deliverables, action items, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software/Controls, and Project Management teams as needed.

Testing & Integration Exposure

• Support preparation for system testing and commissioning activities.
• Assist with documentation and tracking of integration milestones.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

The posted hourly rate reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required; VBA a plus).
• Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidEdge, or similar) preferred.
• Basic understanding of automation, PLCs, or control systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn in a fast-paced technical environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting real-world logistics and automated system projects.
• Exposure to system design, controls integration, costing tools, and scheduling processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Software/Controls, and Project teams.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Potential opportunity to return for full-time employment upon graduation.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.