Summer 2026 - Automation Engineer Intern

Your Job

At Koch, Inc.

our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services.

But Koch In c.

isn't just Koch.

We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day.

Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home.

We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex and Flint Hills Resources!

Koch has been selected as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S for 2025 by WayUp .

The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late-May to early August 202 6 .

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they have.

As an intern, co-op, or new graduate there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard and gain real experience within our companies.

Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today!

Our Team

Koch Ag and Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a motivated Automation Intern to join our team .

This internship provides hands-on experience working with automation systems and engineering projects that support next-generation industrial solutions.

You will gain valuable exposure to control system programming, data analysis, and automation hardware/software integration in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do



* Collaborate with operators, technicians, IT staff, and engineers to understand manual processes and translate these into automated control programs .


* Help design, program, and commission automation solutions using PLCs and control systems .


* Assist in troubleshooting and resolving hardware or software issues on-site or remotely .


* Participate in lifecycle planning for automation hardware, including controllers, HMI's and associated equ ipment.


* Support cybersecurity initiatives by helping assess and remediate risks related to connected control assets .


* Contribute to building and maintaining detailed technical documentation, control narratives, and commissioning checklists .


* Use emerging tools (including AI-enabled platforms) to improve documentation, knowledge sharing, and process automation workflows .


* Travel occasionally to various plant locations to gain hands-on experience and inspect equipment installations .


* Document your learning journey and provide feedback on challenges, solutions, and process improvements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Currently enrolled in a degree program related to one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , Mechanical Engineering (with programming interest) , or related technical field


* Familiarity , projects, or entry level experience with programming languages (Ladder Logic, Python, C/C++...