Controls Engineering Internship Program

Job Description

About Company

Lincoln Electric is recognized as the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. They also hold a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln Electric is known as the Welding Expert™ due to its expertise in materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application, which collectively enhance customers’ fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.

Key Company Information:
• Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio
• Company Type: Publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO)
• Revenue: $4.2 Billion
• Employees: Over 12,000 employees globally
• Operations: 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries
• Global Reach: Serves customers in over 160 countries through a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices.

Job Description: Controls Engineering Internship Program

Job Title: Controls Engineering Internship Program
Location: Bettendorf, IA (Lincoln Electric’s Automation facility)
Target Program Dates: May 26th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026
Req ID: 27147

This internship program at Lincoln Electric’s Automation facility in Bettendorf, IA, is specifically designed for bright, driven engineering individuals. Its primary goal is to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and engineering leadership.

What Sets This Program Apart:
• LincPal Program: Interns are paired with an experienced Lincoln Electric employee who serves as a guide throughout their experience.
• Professional Development: Offers frequent workshops and exposure to leadership to foster professional growth.
• Hands-On Training: Provides practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications.
• Networking & Culture: Includes social and networking events to help interns build relationships and immerse themselves in the company culture.
• Career Pathway: Eligible interns may be considered for full-time opportunities, including Lincoln Electric’s prestigious Engineering Development Program.

Overview of the Program:
The Bettendorf’s Controls Engineering Internship Program offers hands-on experience in controls engineering. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers to design, debug, and troubleshoot software. This program is ideal for individuals eager to apply their knowledge in a fast-paced, real-world environment where innovation and collaboration are key drivers of success.

Potential Projects for Interns:
• Design PLC software and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) for industrial automation equipment.
• Debug and troubleshoot PLC software.
• Maintain task lists and reports of open items related to projects.
• Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
• Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed according to established standards.

Basic Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:
• An engineering degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA, SDS, and ANSI (RIA) safety standards.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.