Airbuild Inc · 2 hours ago
IoT Automation Engineering Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
InternAirbuild Inc is transforming the circular economy by turning waste into value, and they are seeking an IoT Automation Engineer Intern to assist in the development and maintenance of industrial sensor networks and control systems. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking for hands-on experience in IIoT, PLC programming, and environmental monitoring.
Carbon CaptureCleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTechSustainabilityWater Purification
Responsibilities
System Integration: Assist in connecting hardware (sensors for nitrogen, temperature, pH) to our cloud-based monitoring platforms
Automation Logic: Work alongside senior engineers to develop and test PLC/MCU logic for automated water bypass and harvesting systems
Edge Computing: Gain experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, MQTT, LoRaWAN) and hardware like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or industrial PLCs
Data Visualization: Help build dashboards to track real-time carbon sequestration and water quality metrics
Troubleshooting: Participate in remote and on-site diagnostics of automated environmental systems
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
Basic understanding of microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators
Exposure to Python, C++, or structured text (PLC programming)
Prior experience with industrial communication protocols is a must with preference for Modbus, TCP protocols and LoRa with the ability to integrate MQTT as well
A genuine interest in climate tech and sustainable infrastructure
Ability to work independently and communicate technical updates to a remote team
Preferred
Familiarity with IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, ThingsBoard, or Azure) is a plus
Company
Airbuild Inc
Airbuild builds self-powered systems that utilize microalgae to treat water and capture carbon.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.61MKey Investors
MassChallengeAcceliCITY powered by Leading CitiesTechstars
2025-04-14Grant
2024-10-31Pre Seed· $0.39M
2024-07-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
John William Bucur
Chief of Sustainability and Co-Founder
Richard Mariita, MSc., Ph.D., MBA Candidate
Director & Co-Founder: Designing algal growth technologies for built environments
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