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Intern- Controls Engineer

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Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Bettendorf
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($20)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID: 25688

Summer 2025

Job Responsibilities

Observe writing and debugging of safe control programs, which meet end user requirements and company expectations;
Work collaboratively with Robotic Programmers and HMI Programmers to ensure full functionality of the system;
Assist with control programming of equipment and tooling is complete, safe, and functional;
Observe internal runoffs, safety inspections, and other quality control procedures;
Debugging of electrical and mechanical systems as needed for operation of all machines;
Effective communication with robotic programmers regarding necessary requirements to ensure a project runs smoothly;

Job Requirements

Candidates must be in their junior or senior year of a 4-year undergraduate program (i.e., industrial engineering) from an accredited 4-year academic institution;
Maintain a G.P.A. of “B” (i.e., 3.0) or higher (selected candidates may be requested to provide transcripts upon offer of internship);
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints;
Ability to use common hand tools; and
Good verbal and written communication skills are required

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards.

Environmental, Health and Safety

Understand the Company’s EH&S policy and how it relates to this job;
Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job;
Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures;
Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EH&S procedures; and
Attend required EH&S training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; squat; climb; see; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity.

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons, as the production area is not air-conditioned.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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What You Should Know About Intern- Controls Engineer, Lincoln Electric

Are you ready to kickstart your career in engineering? Lincoln Electric is looking for an enthusiastic Intern - Controls Engineer to join our team in Bettendorf, Iowa, for the summer of 2025. Here at Lincoln Electric, we pride ourselves on being the world leader in advanced arc welding solutions and automation technologies. As an intern, you'll be immersed in a supportive and innovative environment where you'll gain hands-on experience in writing and debugging control programs that meet user requirements and expectations. You'll collaborate closely with talented Robotic and HMI Programmers to ensure the seamless functionality of our systems. Your role will also involve assisting in the programming of equipment, participating in safety inspections, and debugging electrical and mechanical systems to facilitate machine operation. We're seeking candidates who are coming into their junior or senior year of a 4-year undergraduate program in industrial engineering, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you have the ability to interpret electrical and mechanical prints and possess good communication skills, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you. Join us at Lincoln Electric and help us advance the capabilities of fabrication as we work together to build a better world. Your journey to becoming an engineering expert starts here!

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What are the responsibilities of the Intern - Controls Engineer at Lincoln Electric?

As an Intern - Controls Engineer at Lincoln Electric, your main responsibilities will include observing and assisting in the writing and debugging of safe control programs. You'll collaborate with Robotic Programmers and HMI Programmers to ensure that systems function correctly, assist with control programming of equipment, participate in safety inspections, and debug both electrical and mechanical systems as needed.