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Electrical Engineering Intern

CompanyRetech Systems LLC
LocationBuffalo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in designing electrical assemblies, components, and complex industrial control systems for specialized vacuum furnaces and material handling equipment. Responsibilities include developing PLC and HMI code, conducting design reviews, and generating technical documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $23
Company Size
110
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1963, Retech has been a global leader in the supply of metallurgical processing equipment for demanding industries in ever-changing markets. Our advanced processes and technologies have been applied to melting, refining and casting reactive and refractory metals (like Titanium & Titanium alloys), super alloys and rare earth metals. Retech has been a pioneer in the application of Electron Beam Cold Hearth Melting, Plasma Cold Hearth Melting, and Cold Wall Induction. Retech also developed the Rototrode® (non-consumable arc) and Plasma Arc Centrifugal Treatment (PACT™) technologies. Each custom engineered system produces products with the unique metallurgical and geometric properties that are required by the application. In 2011 Retech became a part of the @SECO/WARWICK Group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of SECO/WARWICK, Retech has an expanded global presence through added sales and service centers around the world. Such a widespread presence benefits our customers through enhanced proximity. Identifying the needs of our customers, as well as understanding the importance of producing relevant, cost-effective technologies, is the foundation upon which Retech is built. With over half of our products built to service the international markets, Retech understands the need for vacuum metallurgical equipment and processes that are both proven and state-of-the-art. Effectively, Retech is also the most fully integrated furnace manufacturer in the world, providing customer access to our wide range of in-house resources, including technology, material and process development. All in an effort to achieve the individual requirements of each project, our team of specialists works with each customer to tailor relevant, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Experience and service, coupled with a complete research, development, engineering and manufacturing, are the key elements to our success and that of our customers.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary:

Assist in the design of electrical assemblies and components used to manufacture specialized vacuum furnaces. Help design complex industrial control systems for plasma welders, plasma melters, induction vacuum casters, electron beam melters, and vacuum arc re-melters, as well as associated material handling equipment.


Job Responsibilities:

/ Responsible for designing and/or approving, in detail, all final control system designs, design changes, specifications, and drawing releases and ensuring their compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

/ Develop PLC code, HMI screens, and HMI code for complex industrial control systems.

/ Conduct internal and external design reviews that address project requirements and incorporate input from customers, vendors, engineering colleagues, designers, and operations personnel.

/ Develop written methods and procedures for testing equipment and systems.

/ Generate high quality written reports, proposals, instructions, manuals, white papers, and other documentation that may be distributed to customers, internal users, or the public at large.

/ Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.

/ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

/ Knowledge of three-phase power systems and motor controls.

/ Knowledge of and experience with P&IDs, hydraulics and vacuum systems, and electrical standards (including CE marking, and UL). 

/ Knowledge of and experience with Visual Basic programming.

/ Ability to develop project plans, maintain project schedules, adhere to budget.

/ A work style which is “people oriented” and can obtain the best out of team members.

/ Working knowledge of Vacuum Metallurgy, Plasma Welders & Melters, Electron Beam Melters, and Vacuum Arc Re-melters.

/ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.


Education and Experience:

/ Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university.

/ Experience with Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar preferred.


Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

/ Proven track record of generating innovative and practical ideas.

/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.

/ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.

/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

/ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

/ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

/ A work style which is “people oriented” and can obtain the best out of team members.


Physical Demands:

/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.  

/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.  

/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  

/ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

/ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.   

/ The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor. 

/ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingHMI DesignThree-phase Power SystemsMotor ControlsP&IDsHydraulicsVacuum SystemsVisual BasicSolidworks ElectricalAutoCAD ElectricalProject PlanningTechnical WritingVacuum MetallurgyPlasma WeldingElectron Beam Melting
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology