Automation Engineering Intern
University: Dedan Kimathi University
Location: Kenya
Summary: The internship focuses on the education process of industrial automation and integrated systems with a hands-on approach. It involves working with various components such as sensors, actuators, robots, PLCs, drives, etc., and building a network of controllers and PLCs in a distributed control system (DCS). The project includes designing, fabricating, and automating an elevator using advanced sustainable technologies.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Design for manufacturing and maintainability.
- Fabrication and Mechanical Metalworks.
- Communication Systems.
- PLC & HMI programming.
- Digital twin implementation.
- MES, SCADA Systems.
- Safety Programming.
- Overload Protection.
- Lift Monitoring and Remote-Control Systems.
- Emergency Rescue Operations.
- Prognostics and Health Management of Industrial Assets.
- Elevator integration.
- Compliance with relevant standards.
- Use of sustainable technologies.
- Documentation.
Eligibility:
- Minimum SMSCP Level 2.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Control Engineering and Instrumentation, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.
Benefits to Students:
- Possibility of Masters Scholarship.
- KShs 30,000 stipend.
- Full-time access to Siemens Centre facilities.
- EBK Registration Support.
How to Apply: For more information and application details, interested candidates should refer to the original job posting.
