Controls Engineer Intern

Job ID:  518450

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer Intern will assist in projects aimed at improving plant safety, efficiency, and reliability. This role is designed for first or second-year university students to gain hands-on experience in automation and control systems under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Job Location

This is an onsite position located in Bulls Gap, TN.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting plant requirements for Controls and Automation systems.
• Support engineers in troubleshooting and maintaining control systems.
• Help prepare basic electrical drawings and documentation.
• Observe and learn PLC and HMI programming concepts.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with operations and maintenance staff.
• Perform simple data collection and analysis tasks as directed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards while performing tasks under supervision.
• Working conditions - This job operates in a professional office environment as well as on the shop floor in a Manufacturing facility with no heating or air conditioning. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a first or second year of a university program in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and control systems from coursework.
• Interest in automation and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain attention to detail.
• This is an active role with a substantial amount of time spent on the shop floor, in an environment with no heating or air conditioning, requiring walking and standing at and around machinery.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

$20 an hour

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.