Heron Power
Intern, Automation Controls Engineer (Spring 2027)
Scotts Valley · On-site · Internship · Posted Jul 31, 2026
About the job
Supports wiring, fabrication, documentation, and controls integration for Heron Power’s pilot production line and lab equipment.
What you'll do
- Wire control panels, fabricate enclosures and brackets, and help build automation equipment.
- Specify, order, and install sensors and field devices; assist with PLC/HMI programming.
- Read and red-line electrical schematics, document SOPs, and track task progress.
What they ask for
- Organized, methodical work habits and strong written documentation skills.
- Willingness to seek guidance and follow existing engineering conventions.
- Basic understanding of sensors, digital and analog I/O, and wiring fundamentals.
Nice to have
- Sheet-metal or shop-class experience; exposure to PLC/HMI programming or schematic drafting.
- Industrial-component sourcing experience or familiarity with HTTP/REST and other software APIs.
Tools
PLC/HMI, Claude, PowerPoint, Excel, HTTP/REST, AutomationDirect
AI focus
Uses Claude in PowerPoint/Excel to communicate scope of work.
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