AST is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to join our Engineering Team for the Y2026 summer internship period. This is a full-time position that is located onsite in Tacoma, Washington. The compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $22.50 to $25.00 an hour. All applicants are welcome to apply. Responsibilities:
- Assist in control systems designs for simple automation, including robotics, vision, PLC, HMI, and other peripheral and modular codes.
- Assist with documentation, technical writing, and research.
- Participate in the installation/startup/testing of machinery at AST.
- Perform machine testing, experiments, and debugging.
- Assist with factory acceptance testing with documented results.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: - 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 produce results.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with keen attention to detail.
- Character that complements AST's long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
- Pursuing bachelor's degree in an Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering curriculum.
Eligibility Requirements: - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.