Controls Engineering Intern

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to support our John Zink Test Center for Summer 2026.

This position is located in Tulsa, OK.

Our Team

The John Zink Test Center is one of the world's largest and most advanced industrial combustion research and testing facilities.

Our multidisciplinary R&D team-spanning mechanical, electrical, chemical, and materials engineering-works collaboratively to solve complex industrial challenges.

We specialize in testing and optimizing technologies such as burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, carbon and gas separation systems, fuel handling systems, and ammonia combustion, serving industries around the world.

What You Will Do


* Support daily testing and operations across multiple test labs, including burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and fuel systems.


* Assist with setup, operation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.


* Work with engineers and technicians to configure and verify control logic, PLC programs, and HMI interfaces.


* Collect, validate, and analyze test data to support performance optimization and emissions-reduction efforts.


* Contribute to calibration, safety checks, and continuous improvement activities within the Test Center.


* Help document test procedures, findings, and equipment adjustments to ensure accurate and reliable test results.


* Engage collaboratively with a multidisciplinary engineering team to solve technical challenges.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Enrolled in a bachelor's or higher degree program in engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Controls/Automation, or related field).


* Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2027.


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls/Automation, or a related discipline.


* Experience or coursework related to instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, PLCs, or industrial automation.


* Familiarity with tools such as LabVIEW, Python, ladder logic, or HMI development software .

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