Automation Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Automation Intern role is primarily based in a collaborative office and customer-facing environment in Cottage Grove, MN, with customer, branch, and event visits as needed. Compensation is $18 per hour. The internship supports Van Meter’s Industrial Automation Business and its purpose of creating lasting value for those it serves. The intern gains practical experience with automation products and customer-focused projects while supporting internal initiatives and customer success. Through training, job shadowing, proof-of-concept work, and cross-functional collaboration, the intern develops technical knowledge and presents project outcomes or learnings as appropriate.

What you'll do

• Participate in electrical and industrial automation distribution orientation
• shadow Automation Product Specialists
• support internal initiatives and customer-focused projects
• accompany team members on customer visits
• participate in product and solution training
• assist with proof-of-concept projects, application development, and team initiatives
• collaborate across functions
• complete assigned projects and present outcomes or recommendations as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation intern

summer 2027

industrial automation

customer projects

proof-of-concept

product training

cottage grove mn

van meter

$18/hour

college junior

engineering

customer visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Opportunity to participate in community impact initiatives and company-sponsored development activities.

Why this role

For a college junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field; includes customer visits, product training, and proof-of-concept projects.

About the employer

Van Meter Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.