What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Technician Internship (Summer 2025) position at Prime Controls?
Overview
Introducing Prime Controls Established in 1991, Prime Controls is a family-owned systems integration and I&C construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a main automation contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. What You Will Do
Prime Controls is seeking instrumentation students with a strong work ethic for our summer internship program. Our internship is designed to allow the student to experience the instrumentation and controls industry up close. The experience gained allows the student to see if a career in controls is right for them. Prime Controls actively supports the development of future professional Instrumentation Technicians; our internship program is the first step.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Inspecting and testing instrumentation and control systems to guarantee optimal operation.
- Reading and interpreting complex technical drawings and schematics.
- Configuring and adjusting control systems and equipment according to production specifications.
- You will receive technical advice from staff and team members regarding system operation and troubleshooting complexities.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in instrumentation technology, electrical technology, or an equivalent technical program
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate program
- Graduation date in Summer 2025 or later
- Available to intern for a minimum of 6 continuous weeks
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.
