Automation Engineering Intern

July 28, 2025

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Job Description

About the Company:

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm established in 1975 and headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. The company is focused on achieving impact for its clients and the world. With a team of 1001-5000 employees, Salas O’Brien operates in a “Late Stage” business phase. Their services include Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management, and Mechanical and Electrical engineering. Notably, Salas O’Brien has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Job Description:

Job Title: Automation Engineering Intern

As an Automation Engineering Intern at Salas O’Brien, you will be an integral part of real-world projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and collaborating with skilled professionals. This role aims to enhance your engineering skills while allowing you to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Assistance: Provide support to engineering teams throughout various stages of project development, encompassing concept design, implementation, and testing phases.
Documentation: Maintain precise and comprehensive project documentation, which includes compiling design specifications, developing test plans, and preparing progress reports.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with diverse teams, such as design, manufacturing, and testing departments, to ensure smooth and seamless project execution.
Innovation Contribution: Offer fresh ideas and insights, contributing to the enhancement of existing products or the development of new solutions to address various engineering challenges.
Industry Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices within the engineering field to support the team’s ongoing innovation efforts.
Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, whether working in the lab environment or on-site.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Enrollment: Candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited engineering program.
Career Interest: Possess a strong interest in engineering and demonstrate a clear desire to build a successful career in the field.
Software Proficiency: Exhibit proficiency in using essential engineering tools and software, including MS Office applications like Excel and Word.
Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong capacity for analytical thinking to effectively overcome engineering challenges.
Communication & Teamwork: Possess effective communication and teamwork abilities, crucial for collaborating with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.
Adaptability: Show flexibility and a willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Initiative: Display a demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, proactively driving projects forward.