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Internship Automation Engineer Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Controls Engineer I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80K - $104K/yr

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related technical field. * 0-2 years of experience in controls programming or automation systems (internships ...

... prompt engineering, agent design, skill creation, and workflow automation * Professional ... If you want an internship where you sit in the back of a meeting and take notes, this is not it. If ...

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Automation and Scripting: Assist in creating and maintaining automation scripts and tools to ... Internships or projects related to managed services environments (MSP, MSSP) are beneficial.

Automation and Scripting: Assist in creating and maintaining automation scripts and tools to ... Internships or projects related to managed services environments (MSP, MSSP) are beneficial.

Using Stonebranchs Universal Automation Center (UAC), enterprises can seamlessly orchestrate ... Position Type and Expected Working Schedule This is an internship position that is expected to last ...

Using Stonebranch's Universal Automation Center (UAC), enterprises can seamlessly orchestrate ... Position Type and Expected Working Schedule This is an internship position that is expected to last ...

Controls Engineer Co-Op

Duluth, GA

$76K - $99K/yr

Our Automation & Controls Engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying ... internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting * Database programming skills a plus

Controls Engineer Co-Op

Duluth, GA · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

Our Automation & Controls Engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying ... internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting * Database programming skills a plus

Controls Engineer Co-Op

Duluth, GA

$76K - $99K/yr

Our Automation & Controls Engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying ... or internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing settingDatabase programming skills a ...

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How much do internship automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship automation engineer in Georgia is $90,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $104,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Internship Automation Engineer job?

An Internship Automation Engineer is a temporary role where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience in automation engineering. Interns typically assist in designing, developing, and testing automated systems, scripts, or processes to improve efficiency. They work with engineering teams to troubleshoot automation issues, analyze system performance, and document solutions. This role provides exposure to software tools, programming languages, and industry best practices in automation. It's an excellent opportunity to build technical and problem-solving skills in a real-world engineering environment.

What types of projects and daily tasks can I expect as an Internship Automation Engineer?

As an Internship Automation Engineer, you’ll typically work on assisting with the design, development, and testing of automated systems or scripts used to streamline processes. Your daily tasks may include writing and debugging code, preparing documentation, participating in team meetings, and supporting senior engineers with ongoing projects. You might also conduct automated testing, analyze data for process optimization, and help troubleshoot technical issues. This role offers hands-on experience that is valuable for developing both technical and professional skills, while providing opportunities to collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering and IT teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Internship Automation Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Automation Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C#), engineering principles, and automation concepts, usually supported by ongoing or completed coursework in related fields. Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Jenkins, or PLC systems, as well as familiarity with version control platforms like Git, is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are key soft skills. These abilities are essential for developing, testing, and maintaining automated solutions that improve efficiency and reliability in technical projects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Automation Engineer jobs in Georgia? The most popular types of Automation Engineer jobs in Georgia are:
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Infographic showing various Internship Automation Engineer job openings in Georgia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,456 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
DevOps Engineer (Skillbridge Intern) - 28114

DevOps Engineer (Skillbridge Intern) - 28114

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Augusta, GA • On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Job description

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers' greatest challenges.
We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn't always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done-while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.
Job Description
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. Enlighten Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with Enlighten.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The SkillBridge intern will train as a DevOps Engineer with Enlighten, reporting to a designated Enlighten Supervisor, with the goal of learning Enlighten's Enterprise approach to design, build, and optimize Joint Cyber Warfighter Architecture (JCWA) Common Runtime Stack for Data (JCRS-D) systems for automated deployments, scalable infrastructure, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.
Desired End State (3-4 month target)
  • At the end of four months, the intern will be able to understand basic DevOps engineer concepts. DevOps engineers, as part of enterprise teams, manage, optimize, oversee, and monitor infrastructure deployment, application integration, and operational automation throughout the JCRS-D enclaves.
  • The intern will develop a good understanding of all critical tasks to successfully conduct devops engineer objectives:
    • Manage and configure Linux-based systems using Bash.
    • Develop automation scripts using Python to streamline operational tasks.
    • Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
    • Orchestrate and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes.
    • Develop and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
    • Identify ways to improve system reliability, deployment efficiency, and code quality.
    • Use data and operational metrics to discover tasks that can be automated.
  • Enlighten will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions
  • If candidate is selected and approved, SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; Enlighten will fund all travel costs.
  • SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Training Plan
Phase 1 Basics
  • Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
  • Week 2: Intro to the Joint Cyber Warfighter Architecture (JCWA) Common Runtime Stack for Data (JCRS-D) technologies and Enlighten's architecture.
  • Week 3: Linux fundamentals, system administration, and Bash scripting
  • Week 4: Intro to automation using Python and source control management (e.g., Git)

Phase 2 Infrastructure & Cloud Overview
  • Week 5: Introduction to AWS Cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs)
  • Week 6: Containerization basics (Docker, Container Registries) and local development
  • Weeks 7-8: Kubernetes and AWS EKS workflows; Establish a development environment for deploying containerized applications into a cluster

Phase 3 CI/CD Development, Deployment, and Testing
  • Weeks 9-11: Modify and build CI/CD pipelines; automate application deploy infrastructure using code.
  • Weeks 12-13: Understand how to access logs to identify environment errors; understand common deployment/pipeline errors; troubleshoot cluster and automation errors.

Additional Goals
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

Minimum Qualifications
  • Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Additional experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.
We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.eitccorp.com [eitccorp.com].

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Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.


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