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Mechatronics/Automation Engineering Intern

CompanyWISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER
LocationManitowoc
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work on robots, controls, and equipment on the foundry floor alongside experienced engineers. Responsibilities include programming FANUC robots, PLCs, and HMIs, as well as troubleshooting electrical issues and supporting process improvement projects.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
20
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We machine a variety of material including aluminum, brass, plastic and steels commonly used in medical manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive racing industries. We push the boundaries of innovation with experience, exceptional quality, service, and value.
About the Role
Job Details: Job Location: WAF - Manitowoc, WI, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering, Mechatronics / Automation Engineering Intern Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry | Manitowoc, WI Don’t just study automation. Build it. Take what you’ve learned in the classroom and put it to work on robots, controls and equipment running on a real foundry floor, alongside experienced engineers. This is a paid, 12-14 week internship running May/June through August 2027, with flexible hours on day shift. Projects you may work on: Robots and cobots: improve cobot utilization, explore automating core blow-off (including 3D-printed cores) and possibly core dipping, and learn FANUC robot and cobot programming Process improvement (help improve gating yield) PLC and HMI controls: support smaller controls projects, like our core spinning cell and a leak tester, including programming, cabinet building and wiring diagrams Machine vision: program VS Series inspection cameras for real inspection applications Controls upgrades: help plan and prepare for larger upgrades to aging equipment like ovens and reclaimers Troubleshooting: help diagnose electrical issues on the floor as they come up You’ll walk away able to: Program FANUC robots and cobots Program PLCs and HMIs Read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot real control cabinets Explain how much research and design goes into a controls upgrade before anyone touches a wire You might be a fit if you: Are studying Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Controls or Mechanical Engineering, or similar Are curious about how machines, controls and robotics work Prefer hands-on engineering to purely theoretical work Like figuring out why something isn’t working Are detail-oriented, safety-minded and willing to work on the plant floor Ask questions and learn from experienced engineers and technicians   We’re not looking for someone who already knows everything. We want someone who wants to figure things out. Ready to build it? Apply now at www.wafco.com/careers Qualifications:
Key Skills
MechatronicsAutomationRoboticsFANUC programmingPLC programmingHMI programmingMachine visionElectrical troubleshootingWiring diagramsControl cabinetsProcess improvementCobot utilizationMechanical engineeringElectrical engineering
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EngineeringManufacturingTechnology