Controls Engineering Intern

Essential Duties:

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and sustainability? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Join Redwood Materials as a Controls Intern and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our automation systems, building new plants, commissioning greenfield projects, and optimizing battery recycling manufacturing!   

The Controls Intern’s primary responsibility is to implement and maintain the controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment at Redwood Materials. This is a Summer 2026 position.

Responsibilities Will Include:  

• Oversee and maintain plant control systems, including UI/UX and backend controllers   

• Specify instrumentation and controls components, update design documentation and functional specifications, programming, and commissioning.   

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment using P&ID and electrical schematics ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.   

• Fabricate and perform upgrades and repairs to electrical control panels.  

• Field wire instrumentation and motor controls.  

• Perform and document instrument calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic devices and systems.  

Desired Qualifications:  

• Currently enrolled in a software, electrical, or mechanical engineering program  

• Minimum of 6+ months hands-on experience working in a manufacturing environment; fabricating and wiring control panels and troubleshooting control systems and instrumentation.  

• Ability to interpret and follow electrical schematics and competency around voltages up to 480V.  

• Ability to read, interpret, and edit P&ID.   

• Exceptional electrical troubleshooting skills and the ability to terminate control wiring effectively.   

• Understanding of process control design and feedback control strategies  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   

• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and attention to detail is a big plus!   

• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!   

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.  

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.  

• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.  

• Wear proper PPE when necessary.  

Working Conditions:  

• Split work environment between office and the production facility.  

• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.  

• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.  

• May require working occasional weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs when necessary.   

The location of the internship is either in the Reno or Carson City, Nevada area (exact location is based on team placement). Interns are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements. Please note that due to the location of our campuses, public transit options are limited, and the use of a personal or rented vehicle is recommended.