Controls Engineering Summer 2026 Internship (Bettendorf, IA) Job at Lincoln Electric, Bettendorf, IA

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  • Lincoln Electric
  • Bettendorf, IA

Job Description

Controls Engineering Summer 2026 Internship (Bettendorf, IA) at Lincoln Electric summary:

The Controls Engineering Summer 2026 Internship at Lincoln Electric in Bettendorf, IA offers engineering students hands-on experience designing, debugging, and troubleshooting PLC software for industrial automation. Interns collaborate with experienced engineers, develop professional skills, and engage in networking and leadership workshops. The program provides exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and potential pathways to full-time engineering roles.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 

Location: Bettendorf, IA
Target Program Dates: May 26th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026
Req ID: 27147  

 

Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Automation facility in Bettendorf, IA is looking for bright, driven engineering individuals to join our Controls Engineering Internship Program —designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll  Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and engineering leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

  • LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience. 
  • Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure. 
  • Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications. 
  • Networking & Culture: Join social and networking events to build relationships and immerse yourself in the company culture. 
  • Career Pathway:  Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities, including our Engineering Development Program. 

Overview of the Program

Bettendorf’s Controls Engineering Internship Program offers hands-on experience in controls engineering. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers to design, debug and troubleshoot software. This program is ideal for individuals eager to apply their knowledge in a fast-paced, real-world environment where innovation and collaboration drive success.

Potential Projects

  • Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment

  • Debug and troubleshoot PLC software

  • Maintain task lists and reports of open items

  • Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables

  • Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed  

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering

  • Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

  • An engineering degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Familiarity with OSHA, SDS, and ANSI (RIA) safety standards

 

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Keywords:

controls engineering, PLC programming, industrial automation, engineering internship, manufacturing engineering, automation systems, welding technology, software debugging, technical documentation, manufacturing innovation

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Internship, Local area,

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