Upper Level Systems Intern (Spring 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We believe in creating an environment where students really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why you are treated as part of the team from day one and are encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table. 

Description

Provides technical support within the upper level systems functions of the battery plant to include Oracle data collection and reporting, PLC controls, PLC visualization and support applications.

The Intern should expect to support and improve the following:

 Plans and implements improvements within Battery Plant related to the specific upper-level systems.

• Participates in cross-functional project teams supporting activities for upper-level systems.
• Develops and maintains user and support documentation for areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical support to Battery Plant groups for resolving upper-level systems related issues.
• Interfaces with the IT group to ensure efficient operation of the Battery Plant Upper-Level Systems.
• Develops HMI screens for automatic line control and maintenance information systems for all Battery Plant operations.
• Supports Plant / Battery Plant targets and goals for Production, Quality, Safety and Costs.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Contribute to the IT Gen6 production monitoring and production steering implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (preferred) or similar degree.
• Preferred: PLC programming, HMI/SCADA programming, Visual Basic, Scripting, C or Java programming
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE (January 13th – May 16th 2025).