IoT Automation Engineer (Industrial) – Part-Time Intern

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February 13, 2026
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Job Description

IoT Automation Engineer (Industrial) – Part-Time Intern

Company: Airbuild Inc
Location: Remote, United States
Type: Part Time, Internship
Compensation: Unpaid initially, with salary and equity options available post seed round financing

About Airbuild Inc

Airbuild is transforming the circular economy by turning waste into value. We develop modular, algae-powered “Biopods” that capture carbon and treat wastewater simultaneously. By integrating biotech with industrial automation, we help municipalities and industries meet climate goals while producing valuable by-products like biochar.

Learn more: https://www.airbuildinc.com

The Role

We are seeking an IoT Automation Engineer Intern to assist in the development and maintenance of our industrial sensor networks and control systems. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking for hands-on experience in IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), PLC programming, and environmental monitoring.

This position is not currently funded but comes with the potential option of a salaried position later on. Also, additional compensation in the form of equity may be offered after a period of employment.

What You Will Do:

  • System Integration: Assist in connecting hardware (sensors for nitrogen, temperature, pH) to our cloud-based monitoring platforms.
  • Automation Logic: Work alongside senior engineers to develop and test PLC/MCU logic for automated water bypass and harvesting systems.
  • Edge Computing: Gain experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, MQTT, LoRaWAN) and hardware like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or industrial PLCs.
  • Data Visualization: Help build dashboards to track real-time carbon sequestration and water quality metrics.
  • Troubleshooting: Participate in remote and on-site diagnostics of automated environmental systems.

Qualifications

  • Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Hardware Interest: Basic understanding of microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.
  • Software Skills: Exposure to Python, C++, or structured text (PLC programming). Familiarity with IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, ThingsBoard, or Azure) is a plus.
  • Experience: Prior experience with industrial communication protocols is a must with preference for Modbus, TCP protocols and LoRa with the ability to integrate MQTT as well.
  • Mission-Driven: A genuine interest in climate tech and sustainable infrastructure.
  • Communication: Ability to work independently and communicate technical updates to a remote team.

How to Apply?

To apply please send your phone number along with an up to date resume to tyler@airbuildinc.com.

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