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Siemens · 15 hours ago

Digital Industries Automation - Application Engineering Internship

Alpharetta, GA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $32/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking engineering students for the Digital Industries Automation Application Engineering Internship, which will provide hands-on experience in industrial automation controls and embedded systems, while developing technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting application engineering activities (such as software engineering, design, testing, and feasibility analysis) focused on industrial automation technologies, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs) and digital drivetrain, computer numerical controls (CNCs), industrial networking, and cybersecurity

Developing and implementing technical solutions to address customers’ discrete manufacturing challenges using the latest factory automation, motion control, and simulation tools

Collaborating with senior applications engineers to create proof of concept specifications and systems, program, debug, and test codes

Building and programming demos for new products and features or upgrading demo equipment in partnership with the marketing team

Preparing training materials and detailing customer programs for knowledge transfer

Qualification

PLC LanguagesControl systemsC#PythonC/C++JavaMatlabEthernet networkingWindows app developmentPower electronicsMechanical statics/dynamicsSoftware simulationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganization skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Rising juniors and rising seniors (as of summer 2026) or Masters students pursuing a degree in: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or related majors

Must be enrolled as a student at the time of the internship, graduating no earlier than Fall 2026 and no later than Spring 2028

Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, from May 18 to August 7

Resourceful and self-motivated problem-solvers, who challenge themselves to find the most effective and efficient solutions to complex challenges

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Acute attention to detail

Strong organization and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team environments

Must be willing and able to relocate to Alpharetta, GA for the summer (housing stipend and mileage reimbursement are provided if required to relocate more than 50 miles from your permanent residence)

Reliable transportation

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred

Strong programming foundations: proficiency can come from any language or environment (PLC Languages (IEC 61131), C#, Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, etc.)

Experience with control systems, Ethernet networking, windows app development, power electronics, mechanical statics/dynamics, software simulation