Controls Engineer Intern (Onsite)

dormakaba is seeking a Manufacturing/Controls Engineering Intern based in Indianapolis, IN. This role will report directly to the Sr Manager Manufacturing Engineering. The Manufacturing/Controls Engineering Intern is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Rising Talent Internship Program

Looking to apply your skills to real-world business challenges alongside experienced professionals? dormakaba's Rising Talent Internship Program offers hands-on projects that make a real impact-from manufacturing and product design to customer engagement and innovation.

Learn more about the program by watching this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD_8FLLdkOU

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $ 21.00-$ 25.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and restore functionality of automated machinery andcontrolssystems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on PLCs, sensors, VFDs, relays, and safety devices.
• Support installation and commissioning ofcontrolsequipment in alignment with safety standards.
• Follow LOTO, arc flash, and PPE standards while completing >20 safety observations annually.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and support automation upgrades.

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering with anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026 through Spring 2029
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Availability to work full-time, onsite, 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks (May - August 2026

• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, safety interlocks, and industrial networking protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems; basic PLC programming/editing a plus.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment, including off-shifts and plant shutdowns.
• College Senior
• Prior Internship experience in thisrelatedfield.

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter - apply now!

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