About the role#
The Foxboro division at Schneider Electric specializes in the automation and control of industrial manufacturing and processes. This team supports customers across various sectors, including nuclear energy, mining, metals, chemicals, and pulp and paper. As an Automation Engineer Intern, you will work under the supervision of experienced engineers on automation solutions projects for our industrial clients.
What you'll do#
- Develop automation solutions using standard Schneider Electric products, specifically Foxboro, Triconex, Modicon, and Aveva.
- Prepare and verify engineering documentation, such as design documents, user guides, and test documents.
- Analyze and solve technical problems related to specific customer requirements or technologies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering program at the S-2 or S-3 internship level.
- Functional proficiency in both French and English to collaborate with provincial and international stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills alongside the ability to work well in a distributed team environment.
- An interest in automation systems, including HMI, DCS, and PLC.
- Experience in architecting, constructing, and integrating applications for process automation and industrial manufacturing is highly valued.
- Familiarity with process automation using DCS and PLC, or Aveva products like Wonderware HMI and Historian, is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: CAD 22.00 per hour.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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