Controls Intern - Summer 2026

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Overview

Controls Engineer Intern for industrial automation. The successful candidate will work under the direction of an experienced engineer in the design, specification, programming, simulation, and testing, of turbomachinery control and electrical systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Control system design and programming

o Control panel design

o Development of Bill of Material (BOM)

o PLC programming

o HMI programming

o Communication network design

o System documentation and manual creation

• Documentation and testing new software applications
• Assessment of new application ideas

Qualifications:

• Some related experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and math skills
• A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals
• A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to identify root causes

Education / Experience

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in an Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering curriculum
• High School Diploma

General knowledge of assembly Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Group:

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting