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Intern - Power Generation Data Analyst

at WEC Energy Group

📍 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Internship
Experience intern
Exp. Years Entry level
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This internship involves supporting automation controls in a manufacturing setting, focusing on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system optimization to enhance equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance
  • Troubleshoot control systems
  • Configure industrial networks
  • Support PLC and HMI systems
  • Improve automation performance

Technical Overview

The role covers PLC control systems, industrial networking, HMI interfaces, and automation troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment, utilizing various industrial software and protocols.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level automation engineer with knowledge of PLC programming, control systems, and industrial networking. They should be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about manufacturing automation systems.

Must-Have Skills

Knowledge of PLCsTroubleshooting AC/DC control systemsUnderstanding of industrial networking

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with HMI displaysIndustrial communication protocolsAutomation system configuration

Tools & Platforms

PLC programming softwareHMI systemsEthernet devicesOPC serversIndustrial test equipment

Required Skills

PLC programmingControl systemsElectrical schematicsP&IDLadder logicIndustrial automationNetwork configurationHMIOPCIndustrial drives

Hard Skills

PLC programmingControl systemsElectrical schematicsP&IDLadder logicIndustrial automationNetwork configurationHMI systemsOPC protocolsIndustrial drives

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCommunicationSelf-starterTeamworkTroubleshooting

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Automation controls engineering internship in manufacturing

Keywords for Your Resume

PLC programmingControl systemsElectrical schematicsP&IDLadder logicIndustrial automationNetwork configurationHMIOPC protocolsIndustrial drivesTroubleshootingAutomationIndustrial controlControl panelsManufacturingOPC

Deal Breakers

Lack of PLC or control system experience, No troubleshooting skills, Unwillingness to work in a manufacturing environment

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