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Schreiber Foods, Inc.

Plant Engineering Co-op

Logan, UT · On-site

$24/hr

Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. *This is a co ... Developing and troubleshooting HMI Touchscreen and data historian applications (Rockwell Panelviews ...

Schreiber Foods, Inc.

Plant Engineering Co-op

Logan, UT

$24/hr

Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. *This is a co ... Developing and troubleshooting HMI Touchscreen and data historian applications (Rockwell Panelviews ...

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SCADA Automation Specialist I (P385)

Waxahachie, TX

$35.67 - $53.51/hr

... field; relevant internship or co-op experience considered * Basic knowledge of PLC and/or HMI ... GE - Proficy Historian (historical SCADA data) * Schneider - Unity / Control Expert (PLC software)

Schreiber Foods

Plant Engineering Co-op

Logan, UT

Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship.*This is a co ... data historian applications (Rockwell Panelviews and GE iFIX)What you will need to succeed:

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How much do historian internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for historian internship in the United States is $22.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Historian Internship?

A Historian Internship is a temporary position designed to provide students or recent graduates with hands-on experience in historical research, archiving, preservation, and related activities. Interns typically work under the supervision of professional historians in museums, archives, libraries, or academic settings. The internship may involve tasks such as conducting research, cataloging historical documents, assisting with exhibitions, and supporting educational programs. This experience helps interns develop practical skills, build professional networks, and gain insight into career opportunities in the field of history.

What types of projects and daily tasks can I expect during a Historian Internship?

As a Historian Intern, you can expect to assist with research projects, archival work, and the preparation of historical reports or exhibits. Your daily tasks may include analyzing primary sources, cataloging artifacts or documents, and supporting senior historians with data entry or literature reviews. Collaboration is common; you'll often work alongside archivists, curators, and other interns, gaining valuable experience in both independent and team-based environments. This internship provides a solid foundation for understanding the practical aspects of historical research and museum work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Historian Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Historian Intern, you need a strong background in historical research, analytical writing, and a relevant academic pursuit in history or related fields. Familiarity with research databases, archives, citation management tools, and sometimes digital humanities software is often expected. Attention to detail, curiosity, and effective communication skills help interns excel in both independent and collaborative projects. These skills are essential for accurately interpreting historical data, producing quality research, and contributing meaningfully to projects or publications.

What is the difference between Historian Internship vs Archivist Internship?

AspectHistorian InternshipArchivist Internship
Required CredentialsHistory degree or related fieldLibrary or archival science background
Work EnvironmentResearch settings, museums, universitiesArchives, libraries, museums
Industry UsageHistorical research, education, museumsPreserving and organizing records
Common Search IntentHistorical research, education rolesRecord management, preservation

While both internships involve working with historical materials, a Historian Internship focuses on research, analysis, and interpretation of historical data, often in educational or museum settings. An Archivist Internship emphasizes organizing, preserving, and managing historical records and documents. The choice depends on whether you prefer research and interpretation or record preservation and management.

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Controls Engineering Intern

Controls Engineering Intern

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Mcelhattan, PA • On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

First Quality rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

273rd of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

Company Philosophy:
The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company's success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers. This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set. Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership.
Purpose and role of job:
This role helps to specify, design, and implement complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery.
Internship Outcomes:
  • Improve programming and editing PLC logic skills.
  • Improve programming and editing HMI display skills.
  • Learn networking skills.
  • Gain exposure to troubleshooting electro-mechanical machinery using real-time software, electrical drawings, and a multi-meter.
  • Improve effective communication skills in a professional environment.
  • Gain experience in high speed manufacturing.
  • Gain exposure to cutting edge technology.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
  • Observes OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
  • Supports internal Project and Process Engineers and Maintenance & Production personnel to design, install, interface, and start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection, electrical designs, software assessments & modifications, and problem identification and resolution.
  • Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance. Provides quality checks to insure correct software development.
  • Diagnoses problems using laptop computers interfaced to PLC's, HMI's and servo systems utilizing electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
  • Coordinates machine data collection and archiving as well as assists in the analysis of this data. This requires interfacing production and lab equipment to the plant network as well as maintaining and improving the data historian system.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects to reach this goal.
  • Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
  • Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training of new personnel.

Education and experience requirements:
  • Currently enrolled in the following degrees or a related degree:
    • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechatronics
    • Automation Engineering
    • Robotics Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.
  • Strong communication skills.
    • Communicates with the process engineers, product design group and maintenance staff to understand what is required to make the machines operate as efficiently as possible while making the best product possible.
    • Communicates with the productions staff to identify problems and possible causes on the machinery.
    • Works closely with the Information Technology department to integrate machine communication networks into the plant network and to maintain and enhance our data historian system.
    • Communicates new equipment information to the Controls Technicians.
  • Strong analytical skills.
    • Identifies machine problems and their potential causes by drawing on past experiences and utilizing critical thinking.
    • Devises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems.
    • Analyzes data from equipment/program testing, event logs, operator/co-worker feedback, and historian data to identify trends and anomalies that indicate sources of inefficiency.
    • Identifies possible causes of future downtime and determine appropriate actions to take to prevent them.
  • Programming experience with one or more program languages.
  • Wide degree of creativity is encouraged.
    • Can identify numerous alternative solutions and choose between them.
    • Initiates new standards and practices that will improve the effectiveness of the machine controls and controls group.
  • Ability to work well with others at any experience level of any team within First Quality.

Work Environment:
  • Work in an environment exposed to dust.
  • Work in an environment exposed to marked changes in temperature or humidity.

Physical Requirements:
  • Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawl throughout shift.
  • Occasional climbing and reaching into machines.
  • Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
  • Frequent lifting or carrying of 30 lbs but occasional lifting/carrying which could
  • include a two person lift of 100 lbs. from floor to waist, waist to shoulder.
  • Constant use of hands.
  • Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
  • Continuous housekeeping by organizing work area.
  • Occasional climbing of steps/ladders.
  • Occasional twisting and turning of wrists.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

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