GPA has delivered flexible, innovative, and fully integrated solutions using best-of-breed technologies for more than 25 years.
The Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) Intern will support GPA’s MI team through a combination of hands-on technical project work, operational support activities, and structured professional development. This role is intended for students pursuing a career in software development, industrial automation, manufacturing intelligence, or digital transformation within manufacturing environments.
The selected candidate will work directly with experienced engineers, developers, and project personnel while gaining exposure to real-world manufacturing systems including SCADA, MES, industrial historians, dashboards, reporting systems, and OT/IT infrastructure. In addition to technical responsibilities, the intern will assist with general office and administrative support tasks and complete prescribed technical and professional development training through GPA University.
Assist the Manufacturing Intelligence team with software development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
Support development of dashboards, reports, KPI visualizations, and data collection applications
Assist with SQL queries, database management, and basic data analysis tasks
Participate in configuration and testing of manufacturing systems including MES, SCADA, and historian platforms
Assist with documentation including workflows, system configurations, and technical procedures
Participate in internal project meetings, discovery workshops, and engineering discussions
Perform general office support and miscellaneous operational tasks as assigned
Complete assigned technical and professional development training through GPA University
Learn and apply manufacturing standards, operational workflows, and digital transformation methodologies
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a student entering their junior or senior year pursuing a degree in:
The ideal candidate should also possess:
Familiarity with basic programming methodologies and software development concepts
A foundational understanding of computer networking and machine communications
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Good organizational and communication skills
A willingness to learn and work within industrial and manufacturing environments
The ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
Preferred Technical Exposure
Experience or coursework in any of the following areas is considered beneficial:
SQL databases
Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar programming languages
PLCs and industrial automation systems
SCADA or HMI platforms
Networking fundamentals
Industrial communication protocols
Manufacturing systems and data analytics
Ignition, MQTT, MES, or historian platforms