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Controls Engineering Intern

CompanyThe Bradbury Company
LocationMoundridge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in setting up and debugging control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control components on the production floor. They will also develop graphical interfaces and work with C# and SQL to support machine operations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
269
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The companies of the Bradbury Group are known for technology and reliability in every product – and for exceptional service underpinning customer relationships worldwide. We set the standard for automated metal processing, composite and non-woven systems. Our rollforming, coil processing, hydraulic leveling, cutoff and punching, folding, embossers, non-woven calendars, and robotics result in productivity, reliability, and safety. Visit our website to learn more about what we do: http://bradburygroup.com/ The founding member of our Group, The Bradbury Co., Inc., headquartered in Moundridge, Kansas, celebrated its 65th Anniversary in 2024. Today, Bradbury's product lines for numerous industries include rollformers, precision roller levelers, cut-to-length machines, building trim production equipment, coil processing production lines, material handling equipment, automated production systems, robotics, packaging and stacking systems, embossing, calendaring and machine control systems. All are engineered to be best and most durable performers among competing machines. Through acquisition and partnerships, Bradbury has brought together manufacturers of related product lines that also employ the latest technology and are built to provide unsurpassed value in their respective machine categories.
About the Role
 

The Bradbury Co., Inc. is recognized around the world as the leader in quality roll forming solutions. We are a family-owned company located in Moundridge, KS. Our headquarters employs around 350 employees. 

SUMMARY

For Summer 2027 - The Bradbury Internship Program for the Controls Engineering Department has opportunities for individuals to work in various engineering and technical disciplines. Interns could work with our Startup Teams, Programming Teams, or Electrical Design Teams. It allows an intern to not only demonstrate their skills, technical aptitude, and understanding of control systems, but also show their personal strengths, desire to succeed, and ability to interact with others in a manufacturing setting – all done with the supervision, guidance and coaching of an experienced Controls Engineer. The time period must consist of no less than two months.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Setup EthernetIP communications on Rockwell based control components. 
    • IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask. 
    • This setup is included on all networked components including Network managed switches, PLCs, I/O modules, HMIs, motion controls systems, and possibly 3rd party components such as bar code readers and printing systems.
  • Install PLC programming stored on a Bradbury Network drive into a completed machine using software and hardware located on our production floor.  
    • Perform basic debug of the PLC logic making sure the Inputs and Outputs on the machine are functional and aligned correctly with the PLC programming (I/O Check).  
    • Work with Controls Engineers to make sure no errors exist in the PLC program.
  • Tune motion control systems that could include Linear or Rotary servo motors or Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) controlling induction motors.
  • Perform Installation and setup of Human Machine Interface (HMI) terminals applications.  
    • Install the system ‘image’ and setup communications to the system control components.  
    • Debug the interface screens to verify interface with the PLC and other control components.
  • Show programs written in C# in a Microsoft Windows environment. 
    • Assemble programs and install them on Bradbury HMIs.  
    • Develop operator interface graphical interface modules to interface the operator to the machine control. 
    • Discuss the usage of the SQL database and how data can be imported and exported to and from a customer’s production data or the Bradbury TSC part download software.
  • Show and explain PLC logic written in Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix Studio platform.  
    • Demonstrate the ladder logic created to operate on an AB Logix PLC that is reading sensor, switch, and position data and activating motor, valve, and indicator outputs based on a sequence of events or basic IF, AND, OR logic.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

  • Able to respond to instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Basic shop knowledge - manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED/PREFERRED

  • Currently working towards an associate degree in Automation Engineering Technology or related field
  • Or currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

BENEFITS

  • Paid Summer Holidays
Key Skills
EthernetIPRockwell AutomationPLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentMotion ControlC#SQL DatabaseRSLogix StudioLadder LogicVFDDebuggingAutomation EngineeringManufacturing Processes
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologySoftware
Benefits
Paid Summer Holidays