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Automation & Control Intern (Summer 2025)

An incredible opportunity awaits you as an Automation & Control Intern! As an Automation & Control Intern you will be responsible for supporting automation and propulsion control systems delivered by Kongsberg Maritime in the office. This includes working with Dynamic Position, Thruster Control, Propulsion Control, Power Management Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Custody Transfer Systems, Gas Management System, and other automation systems delivered by Kongsberg Maritime. This is a fast-track technical position that will give you an opportunity to learn new skills in exciting maritime applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop the ability to work on numerous Kongsberg Maritime’s Automation & Control systems
  • Support the Technical team with Factory Acceptance Tests, and Internal Acceptance Tests
  • Execute projects assignments from Project Managers and Technical Advisors
  •  Read and interpret drawings and control system architecture
  • Use of tools for troubleshooting communication or loop errors.
  • Understanding of Power Systems, Control systems, Programming in C
  • Familiar with communication protocols (profibus, TCP/IP, Modbus, etc)

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical components, use of multimeter, etc.
  • Knowledge of general electronic control system concepts such as PID controllers, filters, and communication protocols.
  • Good communication skills and fluent in English
  • Customer service oriented

Location:

St Rose, Louisiana

Expected Duration:

Mid/End of May – Mid-August

Work hours:

Monday  – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.