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Controls Engineering Internship

Hitachi Careers
Nashville, TN Part Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

Job Description:

The working term for this position will be from May 2027 through August 2027. 

Location: Onsite at our Nashville, TN facility. 


Internship Type: Full-Time, Paid 

 

As a Controls Engineering Intern, you will assist and support other Controls Engineers.  Learn from some of the most dedicated and technically competent engineers in the Automation Industry. JR Automation drives change by learning and innovating faster than anyone else. As a member of a project team, you'll work alongside our Applications, Controls, Mechanical, and Build teams to support the design, build, program, and deployment of custom automated equipment. 

 

What You'll Do:  

  • Requires a willingness to learn and the ability to be flexible. 

  • Expected that many tasks asked will be learning experiences, and experienced team members will provide proper instruction. 

  • Expected to make positive contributions to the company in response to the training provided. 

  • Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience. 

  • Learn and perform basic programming skills. 

 

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.  

 

What You'll Bring:  

  • High School graduate, or equivalent. 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing an engineering degree. 

 

Skills You'll Have:  

  • Basic proficiency in CAD. 

  • Basic knowledge of electrical/pneumatic schematic drawing packages. 

  • Basic proficiency in programming languages.  

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills. 

  • Computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

 

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check. 

Company Overview:  

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow. 

 

Join our team of 2,000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. 

 

Fueled by Possible. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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