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Controls Engineering Internship

Elm Hill Pike, TNOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • engineering degree
  • CAD
  • electrical schematic
  • pneumatic schematic
  • programming languages
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Outlook

Nice to have

  • automation industry
  • custom automated equipment
  • project team

Role summary

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern for a full-time, paid internship from May 2027 to August 2027 at their Nashville, TN facility. The intern will support Controls Engineers in the design, build, programming, and deployment of custom automated equipment. Responsibilities include learning basic programming, CAD, and schematic drawing, as well as contributing to team projects. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program and possess basic computer literacy.

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0143937

Date Posted:

2026-09-18

Company Name:

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Part time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The working term for this position will be from May 2027 through August 2027. 

Location: Onsite at our Nashville, TN facility. 


Internship Type: Full-Time, Paid 

As a Controls Engineering Intern, you will assist and support other Controls Engineers. Learn from some of the most dedicated and technically competent engineers in the Automation Industry. JR Automation drives change by learning and innovating faster than anyone else. As a member of a project team, you’ll work alongside our Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to support the design, build, program, and deployment of custom automated equipment. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Requires a willingness to learn and the ability to be flexible. 

  • Expected that many tasks asked will be learning experiences, and experienced team members will provide proper instruction. 

  • Expected to make positive contributions to the company in response to the training provided. 

  • Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience. 

  • Learn and perform basic programming skills. 

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • High School graduate, or equivalent. 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree. 

Skills You’ll Have:

  • Basic proficiency in CAD. 

  • Basic knowledge of electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing packages. 

  • Basic proficiency in programming languages.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills. 

  • Computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check. 

Company Overview:  

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. 

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. 

Fueled by Possible. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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