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Supports automation and controls initiatives across two manufacturing sites by implementing robotic solutions, programming and optimizing PLCs, upgrading machine controls, leading automation and capital projects, improving machine safety and reliability, and troubleshooting automation issues. Collaborates with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams and travels regularly between Valley View and Stow, Ohio.

Supports electrical, PLC, robotics, and controls projects in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and FANUC systems; interpreting schematics and ladder logic; assisting with automation designs, process improvements, feasibility studies, documentation, and plant equipment records; analyzing process data; and collaborating with production teams. This is a full-time, on-site internship in Cambridge, Ohio, running May 24 through August 13, 2027.

Build and maintain automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, internal Python tools, and scalable AWS/Kubernetes infrastructure. Develop observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch, troubleshoot failures across Linux, containers, cloud, and application layers, and create automated feedback loops supporting systems and hardware optimization.

Own and scale mobile automation, prioritizing iOS while expanding Android coverage, and contribute to web testing with Playwright. Build stable automated tests, improve CI/CD integration, reporting, quality gates, and release processes. Collaborate with Engineering, SRE, and Product while integrating AI tools and MCPs into QA workflows. Strengthen documentation, tooling, automation, and quality processes across the organization.

Design and develop mechanical systems, machine assemblies, fixtures, tooling, and robotic end-of-arm tooling using 3D CAD. Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and documentation applying GD&T and DFM. Support fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, prototyping, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Develops and maintains secure, scalable software and automated testing solutions within an agile team. Responsibilities include UI and API automation, framework development, debugging, test design, SQL-based validation, architecture documentation, CI/CD support, data analysis, and responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools. The role also contributes to reliability improvements, coding standards, software engineering practices, and team collaboration.

Own supplier coordination, BOM management, material planning, manufacturing readiness, and program dependencies across hardware programs. Design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test equipment, production fixtures, programming stations, sensor systems, and custom manufacturing hardware. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, contract manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to resolve sourcing risks, engineering changes, production issues, and automation challenges from prototype through volume manufacturing.

Designs, configures, tests, troubleshoots, and sustains laboratory and manufacturing automation workflows. Develops C# and Python scripts, integrates liquid handlers with MES/LIMS systems, supports DNA synthesis and batch scheduling, and performs validation, testing, documentation, and issue resolution. Collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Operational Technology, IT, and vendors to improve traceability, data integrity, workflow efficiency, and production scalability in a regulated environment.

Leads regional controls, automation, and digital engineering projects from ideation through closure. Responsibilities include control-system design, manufacturing and packaging automation, electrical and Factory IT integration, vendor and systems-integrator direction, budget and schedule management, engineering standards, safety compliance, and cross-functional project leadership. The role supports capital projects and technology initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites and requires up to 50% travel.

Own and extend production automation for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID across a complex multi-company tenant. Maintain identity lifecycle processes, Exchange Online and SharePoint Online automation, integrations, access governance, authentication, monitoring, and CI/CD practices. Troubleshoot and refactor existing code, support organizational lifecycle events, improve security and reliability, document solutions, and serve as a senior escalation point while mentoring peers.

Leads process automation and system integration projects, including control system design, configuration, testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, documentation, and personnel training. Develops PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian, database, and reporting applications; supports instrumentation and control panel activities; manages project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and change orders; and serves as an automation subject matter expert at customer sites.

Build and operate secure AWS and Kubernetes platforms using infrastructure as code and GitOps. Develop CI/CD pipelines, hardened container images, automated security scanning, and artifact promotion into air-gapped environments. Remediate infrastructure and container security findings, support ATO/RMF activities, and provide Tier 1–3 platform support. The role requires cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation scripting, security certification, and an active Top Secret clearance with willingness to undergo a polygraph.

Participate in TI’s 12-month Career Accelerator Program while supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include selecting and ordering equipment, overseeing installation and maintenance, analyzing performance and reliability, improving uptime, supporting repair and process engineering teams, and creating preventive maintenance schedules. The role requires an engineering bachelor’s degree and strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of semiconductor deposition equipment, vacuum systems, monitoring software, and maintenance documentation is preferred.

Lead multiple engineering systems projects, develop requirements and specifications, and design, code, test, and implement automation programs using Visual Basic and C#. Enhance mechanical configurators and electrical CAD tools, troubleshoot system issues with cross-functional teams, maintain engineering applications, and train users. The role supports electrification products and may require occasional evening or weekend work for production problem resolution and programming support.

Lead process automation and system integration projects from concept and design through testing, startup, commissioning, documentation, and personnel training. Configure and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, batch and continuous control systems, historians, databases, networks, instrumentation, and control panels. Coordinate schedules, budgets, deliverables, and change orders while advising customers and supporting installations at client sites. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, technical leadership, collaboration, and occasional travel.

Design and maintain automated testing frameworks for web, iOS, and Android fitness applications. Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, build API coverage, test GPS and location features through simulation and sensor mocking, and use AI tools to improve QA workflows. Perform targeted exploratory testing, document defects, collaborate cross-functionally, estimate QA work, and advocate for quality throughout development.

Design, develop, optimize, and integrate semiconductor-grade equipment and automation systems for diamond wafer production. Collaborate with vendors, manufacturing teams, and process engineers to improve throughput, efficiency, and reliability. Create equipment documentation and troubleshooting procedures while performing hands-on fabrication, assembly, tolerance analysis, and equipment development.

Architects, develops, and integrates AI and agentic systems that automate nuclear engineering, safety, and licensing workflows. Defines system requirements and traceability frameworks, performs AI feasibility and risk trade studies, curates datasets, develops secure data pipelines, and integrates modeling and simulation tools. The role also involves programming, testing, documenting, and maintaining scientific software and simulation-based systems using technologies such as Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Develop and maintain enterprise Ansible automation, infrastructure-as-code solutions, REST APIs, scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and integrations across complex infrastructure environments. Manage automation projects through the full software development lifecycle, support production systems, document solutions, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams. The role requires secure coding, Agile delivery, on-call participation, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for Public Trust clearance.

Build and maintain automated API, service, integration, regression, functional, and UI tests for integrated hardware and software systems. Develop supporting C# and Python code, perform manual exploratory testing, validate devices and data flows, investigate defects across hardware, software, and networks, and maintain CI/CD automation. Create test plans, test data, SQL or Unix scripts, and defect reports while collaborating with Agile development and DevOps teams.

Leads complex automation projects across manufacturing facilities, identifying technologies and vendors, developing business cases, managing suppliers and contractors, and overseeing commissioning, startup, and training. Provides automation expertise for robotics, packaging, material transport, and production systems; executes smaller capital projects and supports larger implementations. Collaborates cross-functionally to improve safety, resolve operational issues, standardize solutions, and influence stakeholder decisions.

Leads global automation engineering projects from concept through deployment, including capital planning, technology evaluation, equipment development, installation, commissioning, and operational handover. Collaborates with global cross-functional teams and suppliers while managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Advances Industry 4.0, robotics, AI/ML, IoT, digital twin, and automated material-handling solutions to improve repair operations, reliability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Design electrical distribution, automation, controls, SCADA, instrumentation, and control panel systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities. Prepare electrical plans, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, wiring schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and system submittals. Collaborate with integrators, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams, review standards and code compliance, and occasionally visit client sites to assess field conditions.

Develop and lead automated testing strategies for complex, high-volume data platforms. Build reusable test frameworks and validate ETL transformations, data integrity, replication, reconciliation, and streaming pipelines across UI, API, backend, unit, feature, integration, and regression testing. Integrate quality gates and reporting into CI/CD, manage test data and defects, ensure compliance and traceability, and collaborate with development and quality engineering teams.

Lead QA strategy and scalable test automation for cybersecurity web applications using Playwright and JavaScript. Build and maintain reliable automated testing frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, establish quality gates, diagnose failures, and support security testing. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, collaborate cross-functionally, and improve testing practices, coverage, reliability, and release quality across multiple products.