Internship Robotics Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Design it. Program it. See it run.

Ready to move beyond small tasks and start owning real automation projects?

At PowerBuilt, you’ll work on custom material handling and automation systems from design through startup—and actually see your work come to life on the floor.

We’re not your typical engineering environment:

???? Jeans every day – casual, laid-back office culture
⚙️ Hands-on involvement – work directly with equipment, not just drawings and theory
✈️ Up to ~25% travel across the U.S. – with all travel handled for you
???? Company-paid travel – no out-of-pocket hassle
???? Stable & growing – we’ve never had layoffs and continue to expand
???? Major investments in our manufacturing facility
???? In-house fabrication shop – true turnkey solutions under one roof
???? Work on exciting technology – robotics, AGVs, AMRs, conveyance, and controls
???? Flexible schedule + ability to work from home as needed
???? Real project exposure – from design through commissioning

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll support project execution and grow into full ownership of electrical controls projects.

You’ll:

• Assist in electrical controls design across a variety of projects
• Develop electrical control systems and panel layouts
• Support PLC, HMI, and robot programming across multiple platforms
• Assist with project documentation and electrical standards
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting (onsite and remote)
• Work closely with fabrication, mechanical, and engineering teams
• Develop troubleshooting skills on live equipment
• Provide support for systems designed by senior engineers
• Gradually take on increasing project responsibility over time

• 2+ years of electrical controls or manufacturing engineering experience (or strong internship/co-op experience)
• Exposure to PLC, HMI, or robotics programming (school or work)
• Basic understanding of electrical control systems and panel design
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical expertise
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a factory/job shop environment
• Ability to travel ~25% (primarily U.S.)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR
• Associate’s degree with 2+ years of manufacturing experience

Dublin, OH or Bellefontaine, OH
Manufacturing facility: Bellefontaine, OH

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants:

• Real hands-on experience with automation systems
• Exposure to full project lifecycles (design → build → startup)
• A clear path to grow into a lead engineer role
• A team that builds what it designs
• A stable, growing company investing in people and equipment

At PowerBuilt, you won’t just learn engineering—you’ll apply it on real systems that get built and run.

PowerBuilt Material Handling Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.